Unit 5: Homeostasis

Front

What causes muscle soreness after intense activity?

Back

The accumulation of lactic acid.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What type of respiration does fermentation involve?

Back

Anaerobic respiration.

Front

What type of feedback loop do most of the body's feedback mechanisms use?

Back

Negative feedback loops.

Front

Do plants undergo both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

Back

True.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Back

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

Front

What is a feedback loop?

Back

A biological mechanism that helps maintain homeostasis by regulating physiological processes.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plants?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.