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Homeostasis

Authored by Annabelle T Davey

Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Homeostasis

allows for a wildly fluctuating internal environment

is impossible in vertebrates

the process in which an organism regulates itself to try to maintain stable conditions. It often incorporates a form of feedback regulation.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not regulated by homeostasis?

body temperature

blood sugar

blood pH

body movements

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is an example of the human body maintaining homeostasis?

The heart pumps harder in response to blockage in the arteries.

The pancreas releases insulin into the blood stream in reaction to higher glucose levels.

The body shivers in the cold to decrease the body’s internal temperature.

The thyroid moves calcium from bones to blood when blood calcium levels get too high.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is NOT an example of how the human body maintains homeostasis?

The body shivers in response to high blood pressure to close blood vessels.

The pancreas releases insulin into the blood stream in reaction to higher glucose levels.

Skin produces sweat when body temperatures are too high.

Heart beats speed up if blood pressure is too low.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is NOT an example of negative feedback as a tool in homeostasis?

When blood pressure increases, signals are sent for the heart rate to slow down.

When the body is hungry, metabolism slows down to conserve energy.

When oxygen levels are low, a hormone is released to stimulate the production of red blood cells.

When blood sugar rises, signals are sent to the liver to increase bile production.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is a consequence of low vitamin D?

Lower calcium absorption

Higher blood pressure

Higher heart rate

Lower white blood cell count

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why are astronauts at risk of bone loss?

Increased exposure to sunlight reduces vitamin D production

Increased exposure to sunlight increases vitamin D production

Decreased exposure to sunlight reduces vitamin D production

Decreased exposure to sunlight increases vitamin D production

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

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