WorksheetsHomeostasis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment
is the maintenance of a relatively stable external environment
increases or speeds up original change
negative feedback
positive feedback
endotherm
ectotherm
According to the feedback loop, what does high blood sugar promote?
Insulin Release
Glucagon Release
Insulin Uptake
Glycogen Uptake
Determines the level (set point) at which a variable is to be maintained, analyzes the information it receives and then determines the appropriate response or course of action
Control Center
Receptor
Effector
Organ, gland or muscle capable of being activated by nerve endings
Control Center
Receptor
Effector
Which is an example of a stimulus?
Pancreas detecting an increase in blood glucose.
Drop in blood oxygen.
Salivary glands increasing their release of saliva.
Regulating blood pressure when you go from laying down to standing.
Which of the following statements are true about negative feedback?
Most processes in the body are controlled by negative feedback.
Negative in this case means the opposite direction of the stimulus.
Negative in this case means something bad or problematic.
Goal is to return immediately to homeostasis.
Amplifies the change.
