Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms Quiz 5-6-25

Which organ is primarily responsible for removing glucose from the blood by storing it as glycogen?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Kidney

• Stomach

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What is the main function of sweating in maintaining homeostasis?

• To increase blood pressure

• To cool the body through evaporation

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

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What is the term for the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

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Why is it important for the body to regulate blood glucose levels within a narrow range?

• To prevent dehydration

• To ensure proper cellular function and energy supply

• To increase body temperature

• To promote sweating

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Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism in the human body?

• Blood clotting after an injury

• Sweating to cool the body when overheated

• Childbirth contractions

• Release of adrenaline during stress

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Which of the following would be the best way to provide evidence that the liver helps maintain blood glucose homeostasis?

• Measure blood glucose levels before and after a meal in people with and without liver function.

• Ask people how they feel after eating.

• Observe changes in skin color after eating.

• Record the amount of food eaten.

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Which of the following best explains why feedback mechanisms are important for survival?

• They allow the body to adapt to external changes and maintain stable internal conditions.

• They help the body grow faster.

• They increase the rate of metabolism.

• They prevent the body from using energy.

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What would most likely happen if the body could not regulate its internal temperature?

• The body would always stay at the same temperature.

• The body could overheat or become too cold, leading to dangerous conditions.

• The body would sweat more.

• The body would digest food faster.

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Which label represents the ventral side of the pig?

• Label A

• Label B

• Label C

• Label D

Which label represents the liver?

• Label A

• Label B

• Label C

• Label D

• Label E