Homeostasis and Constant Environment in Living Things

Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of ______________ in the body of an organism.

• internal environment

• external environment

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Homeostasis include

• temperature

• water

• pH

• blood pressure

• air

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

When the body temperature increases, the control centre at the ________ will detect the changes.

• brain

• nerve

A ______________ will take place and the temperature will reduce to its normal range.

• corrective mechanism

• respiration system

• blood circulation system

• nervous system

How do reptiles maintain homeostasis when the surrounding is cold?

• Movement become slower

• Body activities becomes faster

• Metabolism rate increases

Homeostasis is crucial for maintaining a constant __________ in living organisms.

• internal environment

• external environment

• genetic code

• population size

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following is NOT a component of homeostasis?

• Temperature regulation

• Water balance

• pH balance

• Photosynthesis

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment is called __________.

• metabolism

• homeostasis

• adaptation

• evolution

Which organ is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels as part of homeostasis?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

• Pancreas

In a feedback loop, the role of the effector is to __________.

• detect changes

• process information

• carry out responses

• send signals