Health Science

Homeostasis is the process through which an organism regulates its internal environment in order to maintain a stable and constant condition.
An example of homeostasis is the regulation of the glucose sugar level in blood through the interaction of the hormones insulin and glucagon.  
What happens if the body is unable to maintain its blood glucose level?

• This regulation is unnecessary to the viability of organisms.

• The body adapts to a different blood glucose level.

• New hormones are created to solve the problem.

• Diseases, such as diabetes and hypoglycemia, result.

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What role does insulin play in the body?

• It increases blood sugar levels

• It decreases blood sugar levels by allowing sugar to enter cells

• It breaks down fat for energy

• It stimulates appetite

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What body system is made up of the lungs, nose, trachea and diagphragm?

• Respiratory System

• Digestive system

• Muscular system

• Integumentary system

This slimy substance produced in the body clears the nose and lungs of dust, pollen, etc.

• Saline

• Vomit

• Mucus

• None of these

What immediate action should be taken for a person experiencing a severe asthma attack?

• Offer them a glass of water.

• Encourage them to exercise to improve breathing.

• Use an inhaler or administer prescribed medication.

• Have them lie down flat.

What is a critical first aid step for someone who is experiencing heat stroke?

• Wrap them in a warm blanket.

• Give them a cold drink.

• Move them to a cooler place and apply cool, wet cloths.

• Encourage them to do light exercise to cool down.

How are quarantines used to slow the spread of an epidemic?

• Quarantines prevent individuals from eating food that is potentially contaminated.

• Quarantines allow enough time for antibiotics to take effect in infected individuals.

• Quarantines keep infected individuals separate so they cannot pass the disease to others.

• Quarantines keep people inside their homes so that family members can provide care for each other.

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What helps prevent viral diseases?

• Vaccines

• Antibiotics

• Herbal tea

• Gene Therapy

What is a non-infectious disease?

• A disease that can be spread from person to person

• A disease that cannot be spread from person to person

Which is a prevention/treatment for Chicken Pox (virus)?

• antibiotics

• statins

• insulin

• vaccine