Homeostasis

The tendency of an organism to maintain a balanced state in order to stay healthy.

• Stimuli

• Response

• Tropism

• Homestasis

Things in the human body that need to stay the same

• Glucose

• Temperature

• Blood Pressure

• All of the above

Which of the following is not regulated by homeostasis?

• body temperature

• blood sugar

• blood pH

• body movements

The group of organisms that use the process of homeostasis includes

• mammals, only

• animals, only

• plants and animals

• all living things

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When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. 

• Positive Feedback Response

• Negative Feedback Loop 

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Detects change and sends a message to the control center

• receptor

• control center

• effector

• regulation

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Failure to maintain homeostasis could result in:

• lack of internal balance

• eventual death

• difficulty carrying on metabolism 

• all three

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Which of the following is a primary function of homeostasis in the human body?

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing red blood cells

• Digesting food

• Absorbing nutrients

Homeostasis is crucial for maintaining which of the following in the blood?

• Oxygen levels

• Carbon dioxide levels

• pH balance

• All of the above

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

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Lungs