Homeostasis Quiz

Which of the following is a good definition of homeostasis?

• Homeostasis means that our body monitors the value of several parameters and prevents them from ever changing.

• Homeostasis means that our body doesn't regulate the value of different body parameters.

• Homeostasis means that our body maintains a relatively constant internal environment that often incorporates a form of feedback regulation.

• Homeostasis means that we stand still all the time.

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

• compensating

• balancing

• routine

• homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

A chemical made by cells to make other cells respond in a certain way:

• enzyme

• hormone

• acid

• lipids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

A body system that controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones:

• nervous system

• skeletal system

• endocrine system

• respiratory system

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which organ system regulates the other organ systems in the body?

• nervous system

• skeletal system

• endocrine system

• respiratory system

The system that functions in the storage of minerals, such as calcium, is called the  ______ system

• Skeletal
• Integumentary
• Endocrine
• Muscular

Which system gives shape and support to the body?

• Nervous System
• Skeletal System
• Endocrine System
• Excretory System 

Which system allows movement of the body?

• Cardiovascular System
• Integumetary System
• Muscular System
• Excretory System

Which system allows the body to sense and respond to its environment and helps maintain homeostasis.

• Nervous System
• Digestive System
• Lymphatic System
• Immune System

The brain is part of the nervous system.

• True
• False