Bones, homeostasis, mitosis

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

What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?

• STABLE
• EQUAL
• COMPLETE
• CORRECT

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The "cause" for something to happen is the

• response
• effect
• stimulus
• homeostasis

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Which of the following could help you maintain homeostasis? Choose all that apply

• Going to the bathroom

• Riding a roller coaster

• Sweating

• Eating a snack

• Taking a test

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Which of the following structures found within bones is the producer of red blood cells?

• spongy bone
• compact bone
• red bone marrow
• yellow bone marrow

As we grow, cartilage is replaced by calcified bone

• True
• False

What is the main purpose of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• Cartilage allows you to turn your neck.
• Cartilage protects your soft organs.
• Cartilage prevents your bones from being broken.
• Cartilage cushions bones to keep them from grinding together

Which molecule do organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy?

• glucose

• amino acids

• carbon dioxide

• oxygen

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What is one way to raise your metabolism so your body turns more of its food into energy?

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Which is not a sign of a raised metabolism?

• Faster breath.

• Higher pulse.

• Sweat.

• Emotional stress.