Topic 2 Lesson 2 Review

Front

What are hormones produced in the endocrine system examples of?

Back

Chemical signals.

Front

What is the term for a smell that causes a reaction, such as mouth watering?

Back

External stimulus.

Front

What are the smallest blood vessels that deliver nutrients and remove wastes?

Back

Capillaries.

Front

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

Back

Water evaporation which takes heat with it.

Front

What is a change in the environment that can make an organism react called?

Back

Stimulus.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

They connect arteries and veins, allowing for nutrient and waste exchange.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is an internal stimulus?

Back

A change within the body that prompts a response, such as hunger.

Front

What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?

Back

A stimulus is a change that causes a reaction, while a response is the reaction itself.

Front

What is the function of the endocrine system?

Back

To produce hormones that regulate various body functions.