Homeostasis Regents

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Biology
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12th Grade
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Brooke Smith
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a person is threatened, the pituitary gland releases a hormone that stimulates the adrenal glands to release stress hormones. These stress hormones can cause a temporary increase in heart rate. This is an example of
an enzyme interaction
a feedback mechanism
an immune-system response
an allergic reaction
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anhidrosis is the inability to sweat normally. If the human body cannot sweat properly, it cannot cool itself, which is potentially harmful. Anhidrosis most directly interferes with
a feedback mechanism that maintains homeostasis
an immune system response to harmless antigens
the synthesis of hormones in the circulatory system
the enzymatic breakdown of water in cells
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is an example of a feedback mechanism in humans?
An increase in the level of blood sugar results in the pancreas increasing the amount of insulin it secretes.
Increased exposure to pathogenic bacteria results in an increase in the number of red blood cells produced.
An increase in exercise results in a decrease in the rate of respiration.
Increased muscle activity results in a decrease in heart rate.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram represents a feedback mechanism. The hormone referred to in this feedback mechanism is
estrogen
insulin
progesterone
testosterone
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram below represents levels of glucose and insulin found within the bloodstream of a healthy person throughout the course of the day.
The increase in insulin levels following an increase in glucose levels in the blood can best be explained by
insulin being released into the blood to digest glucose
a feedback mechanism that regulates blood glucose levels
an excess of glucose-stimulating guard cells
a response of the immune system to lower excess blood glucose levels
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NGSS.HS-LS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The pancreas produces one hormone that lowers blood sugar level and another that increases blood sugar level. The interaction of these two hormones most directly helps humans to
maintain a balanced internal environment
digest needed substances for other body organs
dispose of wastes formed in other body organs
increase the rate of cellular communication
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Feedback mechanisms are best described as processes that help
homeostasis
destroy hormones in the blood
directly control muscle contraction in the leg
keep body conditions near a normal, steady state
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-3
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