WorksheetsHomeostasis
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is homeostasis?
It is the control of blood glucose levels
It is the control of water levels in cells
It is the control of a constant internal environment for a range of different factors
How does sweat keep us cool?
Sweat is cool so it cools us down
As sweat evaporates, it removes heat from the skin
It carries heat from one part of the body to another
What is the approximate normal core temperature for the body?
35°C
37°C
39°C
What type of feedback is involved in thermoregulation?
Negative
Positive
Neautral
What is vasodilation?
Arterioles become narrower, increasing the flow of blood in the skin capillaries
Arterioles become narrower, decreasing the flow of blood in the skin capillaries
Arterioles become wider, increasing the flow of blood in the skin capillaries
Which organ is important in regulating body temperature?
Skin
Kidney
Appendix
Bladder
Which part of the brain monitors blood sugar levels, temperature and water content?
Hippocampus
Hypothalamus
Hypothermus
Hippopotamus
Which of the following does NOT need to be regulated to maintain homeostasis?
Body temperature
Blood pressure
pH balance
Blood type
