21.1 Vocab

Which tissue type forms the covering of all body surfaces and lines body cavities?

• Connective tissue
• Epithelial tissue
• Muscle tissue
• Nervous tissue

The hypothalamus is responsible for controlling all of the following EXCEPT:

• Body temperature
• Heart rate
• Blood cell production
• Hunger

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What is homeostasis?

• The production of hormones
• The transfer of heat energy
• A self-regulating process maintaining stability
• The movement of muscles

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Which statement best describes feedback inhibition?

• A process that increases metabolic reactions
• A type of positive feedback loop
• A way to increase enzyme production
• A type of negative feedback controlling metabolic pathways

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What is the primary function of glucose in the body?

• Hormone regulation
• Temperature control
• Major source of cellular energy
• Waste removal

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Which system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and complex network of nerves?

• Endocrine system
• Circulatory system
• Nervous system
• Lymphatic system

What is the primary characteristic of muscle tissue?

• It stores fat
• It produces hormones
• It defends against pathogens
• It contracts to produce movement

Blood is best described as:

• A type of connective tissue
• A nervous system component
• An epithelial tissue
• A muscle tissue

What is the definition of a stimulus?

• A hormone release
• A detectable change in environment
• A muscle contraction
• A cellular division

Which describes the relationship between cells, tissues, and organs?

• Systems form tissues which form cells
• Organs form tissues which form cells
• Cells form tissues which form organs
• Tissues form cells which form organs

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