Vocabulary Test: Homeostasis

What do endocrine glands secrete?

• Antibodies

• Neurotransmitters

• Enzymes

• Hormones

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

• To digest food

• To secrete hormones

• To transport oxygen

• To regulate body temperature

What hormone is secreted when blood glucose levels are too low?

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Glucagon

• Insulin

What do hair erector muscles cause?

• Shivering

• Sweating

• Hairs to stand erect

• Vasodilation

What is homeostasis?

• The contraction of muscles

• The secretion of hormones

• The maintenance of a stable internal environment

• The process of digestion

What part of the brain contains the thermoregulatory centre?

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

What does insulin do when blood glucose levels are high?

• Increases blood glucose levels

• Increases glucose uptake

• Decreases glycogen storage

• Stimulates glucagon release

What is negative feedback?

• A process that only occurs in the brain

• A method to increase hormone levels

• A corrective mechanism to maintain stability

• A way to enhance stimulus response

Where is the pancreas located?

• Behind the stomach

• Above the liver

• Next to the heart

• In front of the stomach

What is a receptor?

• A gland that secretes enzymes

• A muscle that contracts

• A structure that detects stimuli

• A type of hormone