LS Bio Mid Year Review

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What is the maximum number of variables you should change in a well-designed experiment?

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Only one.

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How many kidneys do humans typically have?

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2.

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What term describes the process of maintaining stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment?

Back

Homeostasis.

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What molecule is referred to when discussing high blood 'sugar'?

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Glucose.

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Which two body systems interact when the brain signals the release of hormones?

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Nervous and endocrine.

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What is the definition of homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions.

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What is the role of insulin in the body?

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Insulin helps regulate blood glucose levels.

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

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What is the endocrine system responsible for?

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Releasing hormones that regulate various body functions.

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What is metabolism?

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The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.