Homeostasis #2

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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Cells can function

• at any temperature and pH.
• only in a narrow range of temperature and pH.
• in rapidly changing temperatures and pHs.
• in a wide range of pHs and temperatures.

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Organisms must be able to adapt to a changing external and internal environment.  An organism's ability to maintain a stable internal environment is known as homeostasis.  How does a cell's membrane help an organism maintain homeostasis?

• Cell membranes directly control the temperature of the cell.
• Cell membranes control the substances that enter or leave cells.
• Cell membranes use a large portion of the cell's energy supply.
• Cell membranes protect the cell organelles from large doses of radiation.

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Select the correct statement about the process of homeostasis?

• Controls and coordinates body activities through chemical

• controls and coordinates body activities through electrical impulses

• For maintenance of a steady state in the internal environment

• remove metabolic waste products from the cel

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Difficulty regulating insulin can lead to which disease?

• Heart Disease
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney Disease

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chemical made by glands that tell cells to make something or respond in some way.

• acid
• enzyme
• perspiration
• hormone

How does the body balance blood sugar levels when glucose gets too high?

• Sweating
• Shivering
• Filtering in the kidneys
• Producing more insulin

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Rapid growth during puberty causes your body to release more and more growth hormones. As you grow, more and more growth hormones are released until puberty is reached, and then the hormones stop.

• Positive Feedback Response
• Negative Feedback Loop 

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What is the function of insulin?

• diagnose diabetes

• turn glucose into energy

• allow cells and organs to use glucose

• all choices

What are the 2 main problems associated with all diabetes patients?

• type 1 and 2
• mood swings and increased hunger
• high and low blood sugar

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