Animal Organ Systems & Homeostasis

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

• keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
• decrease body temperature
• increase body temperature
• regulate blood pressure

Homeostasis in the human body is often maintained by a: 

• neutral feedback loop 
• solar feedback loop
• positive feedback loop
• negative feedback loop

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The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

• compensating
• homeostasis
• balancing
• routine

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The "cause" for something to happen is the

• response
• effect
• stimulus
• homeostasis

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The "effect" of a given stimulus is the...

• response
• stimulus
• cause
• result

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a body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves.

• endocrine system 
• nervous system
• nerve
• neuron

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a body system that controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones from glands.

• skeletal system
• nervous system
• endocrine sytem
• integumentary system

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Most bacteria that cause sickness in humans grow best at 98.6^oF. Sometimes a fever is the body's response to the bacteria. What is the reason for developing a fever?

• To lower the temperature of the body to kill the bacteria
• The increase the temperature of the body to kill the bacteria
• To allow the bacteria to take over
• To make you feel miserable

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

• Transport nutrients
• Control the body
• Provide structure
• Communicate with the body

Which organ is primarily used for digestion?

• Brain
• Stomach
• Spleen
• Heart