Physiology

Osmoreceptors detect changes in

• Blood pressure

• Blood viscosity

• Osmotic pressure

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What component of all homeostatic control systems relays the information back to the

appropriate regulator?

• Monitor

• Regulator

• Sensor

• Coordinating center

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pH balance is maintained by:

• Kidneys

• Hypothalamus

• Liver

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How would the body respond to an increased environmental temperature?

• Shivering

• Sweating

• Constriction of blood vessels

• Hairs on body erect

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Homeostasis is also termed a dynamic equilibrium because :

• In homeostasis parts of the system change but the overall system stays constant

• The body maintains an internal balance, within fluctuating limits

• All answers are correct

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Which hormone regulate the amount of glucose in the blood?

• Glycine

• Insulin

• Pepsin

• Trypsin

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