Topic 2 Lesson 2 Review

Front

What do nerves in the nervous system produce?

Back

Electrical signals.

Front

How does the endocrine system control the body compared to the nervous system?

Back

The endocrine system produces hormones, while the nervous system produces electrical signals.

Front

How does sweating help maintain homeostasis during exercise on a hot day?

Back

Sweating cools you off through water evaporation, which takes heat with it.

Front

What substance is always present on both sides of the cell membrane to maintain cell homeostasis?

Back

Water.

Front

What attaches and provides force to bones?

Back

Skeletal muscles.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which a living organism regulates its internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions.

Front

What role do hormones play in the body?

Back

Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Front

What is the function of the nervous system?

Back

The nervous system transmits electrical signals throughout the body to coordinate actions and responses.

Front

What is the difference between electrical signals and chemical signals?

Back

Electrical signals are rapid and travel along nerves, while chemical signals are slower and involve hormones released into the bloodstream.

Front

What is the significance of water in cellular processes?

Back

Water is essential for maintaining cell structure, facilitating chemical reactions, and regulating temperature.