Physiology Exam #1 - Quizziz

What is the primary goal of homeostasis in the body?

• To maintain a constant state of change

• To achieve perfect equilibrium

• To maintain internal stability

• To eliminate all external influences

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What type of approach focuses on the ‘why’ or purpose of a physiological process?

• Mechanistic

• Teleological

• Homeostatic

• Systemic

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Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

• Blood clotting

• Thermoregulation

• Insulin release

• Blood pressure regulation

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a reflex control system?

• Input signal

• Integrating center

• Output signal

• Equilibrium point

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What is the term for the phenomenon where low doses of a substance may produce beneficial effects, while higher doses are harmful?

• Homeostasis

• Equilibrium

• Hormesis

• Steady-state

Which of the following is an example of local control in physiology?

• Hormonal regulation

• Neural reflexes

• Autocrine signaling

• Endocrine system

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Both negative and positive feedback loops are homeostatic.

• True

• False

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What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Van der Waals force

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Glycogen

• Sucrose

What term describes the degree to which a protein is attached to a ligand?

• Affinity

• Dissociation

• Saturation

• Attachment