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Homeostasis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 19mins

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1.

What is the meaning of Homeostasis?

a)

Internal balance and physical wellbeing

b)

External imbalance and mental distress

c)

Lack of stability and emotional turmoil

d)

Chaos and disorder

2.

One of the most common examples of homeostasis is body temperature. When Aarav's body temperature rises above normal, how does his body respond?

a)

shivers

b)

sweats

c)

coughs

3.

Which of the following is not regulated by homeostasis?

a)

body temperature

b)

blood sugar

c)

blood pH

d)

body movements

4.

When the weather suddenly becomes chilly, which of the following will Aashi do to stay warm?

a)

Keep body temperature the same as the external temperature

b)

Decrease body temperature

c)

Increase body temperature

d)

Regulate blood pressure

5.

Failure to maintain homeostasis could result in what?

a)

lack of internal balance

b)

eventual death

c)

difficulty carrying on metabolism

d)

all three

6.

Identify the response.


Scenario: Aashi begins to play soccer which causes her body temperature to increase. The temperature change is noticed (sensed) and Aashi begins to sweat and her body temperature decreases.

a)

Aashi begins to sweat

b)

Aashi begins to play soccer

c)

change in temperature

d)

body temperature increases

7.

Identify the stimulus that brings the body back to balance.


Scenario: Aditi, Vanya, and Tara are playing outside on a hot day. They start to feel warm and sweaty. What action helps them cool down?

a)

They notice the temperature change

b)

They start to exercise

c)

Their body temperature increases

d)

Their body temperature decreases

8.

What is the main function of homeostatic mechanisms?

a)

To keep living systems at a static point

b)

To help keep a relatively constant internal environment in organisms

c)

To usually operate by positive feedback

d)

To allow organisms to operate under extreme conditions

9.

What is the main purpose of homeostatic mechanisms?

a)

keep living systems at a static point

b)

help to maintain a relatively constant internal environment in organisms

c)

usually operate by positive feedback

d)

allow organisms to operate under extreme conditions

10.

What is the importance of maintaining homeostasis in a living organism?

a)

ensures stability in the external environment

b)

prevents extreme conditions from affecting the body

c)

regulates internal balance and physical wellbeing

d)

promotes chaos and disorder