Unit 8 Review - HBS, Homeostasis

Front

What are the two body systems interacting when platelets seal a paper cut?

Back

Integumentary and circulatory systems.

Front

What is the role of the circulatory system during long-distance running?

Back

It carries oxygen to the muscles.

Front

What is a negative feedback loop?

Back

A process where each action creates a consequence that decreases the other action.

Front

What do negative feedback loops prevent?

Back

They prevent small changes from getting larger.

Front

Which body system is responsible for gas exchange?

Back

Respiratory system.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

Front

What is the function of platelets in the body?

Back

To help seal wounds and prevent bleeding.

Front

How do the integumentary and circulatory systems work together?

Back

The integumentary system protects the body while the circulatory system delivers necessary components for healing.

Front

What happens during a positive feedback loop?

Back

An action amplifies the process, leading to an increased response.

Front

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.