Response to Stimuli 7.13A 7.13B

The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

• compensating
• homeostasis
• balancing
• routine

What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?

• STABLE
• EQUAL
• COMPLETE
• CORRECT

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The "cause" for something to happen is the

• response
• effect
• stimulus
• homeostasis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The "effect" or reaction to a stimulus is the

• stimulus

• response

• stable

• change

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

If the body is infected with bacteria or viruses, the most common response is...

• fever

• vomiting

• shivering

• sweating

Which of the following is a stimulus that might result in vomiting?

• A cut in the skin

• Low energy

• Hot temperature

• Eating spoiled food

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is an external stimulus?

• Bacterial infection

• Hunger

• Temperature of environment

• Thirst

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is an internal stimulus?

• Presence of food

• Being hungry (lack of nutrients)

• Predator nearby

• Hot temperature

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which of the following is NOT caused by the fight or flight response?

• Increased heart rate

• Increased blood pressure

• Increased breathing

• Increased hunger

What is the most likely response to a hot temperature environment?

• Shivering

• Goosebumps

• Sweating

• Fever

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4