Information Processing in Animals

Even when it is cold outside, the human body maintains an internal temperature of 37 °C. Which term describes the maintenance of a stable internal condition? 

• mitosis
• homeostasis
• endocytosis
• photosynthesis

What are the three types of sensory receptors?

• chemical, formical and sensical
• chemical, electrical and kenetic
• chemical, mechanical and electromagnetic
• chemical, potential and processing

A baby moose is born and, within hours, can stand, run and walk. Is this learned behavior or innate behavior?

• learned
• innate

A dog remembers that if he tries to attack a skunk, he will get sprayed and smell really awful. Is this learned behavior or innate behavior?

• innate
• learned

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

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

• compensating
• homeostasis
• balancing
• routine

The "cause" for something to happen is the

• response
• effect
• stimulus
• homeostasis

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

• response
• stimulus
• cause
• result

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

Your eyes respond to the stimulus of

• sound
• touch

• light