Homeostasis

A body system that controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones:

• nervous system

• skeletal system

• endocrine system

• respiratory system

Which system allows the body to sense and respond to its environment and helps maintain homeostasis.

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

• Lymphatic System

• Immune System

Which organ system regulates the other organ systems in the body?

• nervous system

• skeletal system

• endocrine system

• respiratory system

Which of the following is an internal cause of a wilted plant?

• lack of exposure to sunlight

• too little water in the soil

• lack of water inside cells

• too much moisture in the air

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Negative Feedback:

• opposes the stimulus

• increases the stimulus

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Positive Feedback:

• opposes the stimulus

• increases the stimulus

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

In the summer when our body gets hot we sweat to decrease body temperature. This is an example of:

• Positive Feedback

• Negative Feedback

Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

• The process of maintaining a stable internal environment

• The ability to move in response to stimuli

• The conversion of food into energy

• The growth and development of an organism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining homeostasis by filtering blood?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Lungs

What is the role of the hypothalamus in homeostasis?

• Regulating body temperature

• Controlling muscle movements

• Digesting food

• Producing red blood cells