SAVVAS Inv 12 Animal Systems Exam

What is the term for a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Organ System

• Neuron

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Which of the following best describes an organ?

• A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function

• A single cell that performs a specific function

• A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

• A system that maintains homeostasis

What is an organ system?

• A group of cells that perform a specific function

• A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

• A single organ that maintains homeostasis

• A feedback mechanism in the body

Which term refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism?

• Metamorphosis

• Homeostasis

• Symbiosis

• Cephalization

What is feedback inhibition?

• A process where the end product of a reaction inhibits the reaction's continuation

• A process where cells divide uncontrollably

• A process where tissues form organs

• A process where neurons transmit signals

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Which of the following describes an exotherm?

• An organism that maintains a constant body temperature internally

• An organism that relies on external sources for body heat

• An organism that undergoes metamorphosis

• An organism that has a closed circulatory system

What is an endotherm?

• An organism that maintains a constant body temperature internally

• An organism that relies on external sources for body heat

• An organism that undergoes metamorphosis

• An organism that has an open circulatory system

Which term describes a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms?

• Homeostasis

• Symbiosis

• Metamorphosis

• Reflex

What is the digestive tract?

• A series of organs responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients

• A network of neurons that transmit signals

• A group of tissues that form the heart

• A system that maintains homeostasis

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Which organ is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the body?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Liver

• Kidneys