What is the primary goal of homeostasis in the body?

Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To enhance muscle growth
To decrease heart rate
To maintain balance and equilibrium
To increase body temperature
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component of the homeostasis control system is responsible for interpreting signals?
Effector
Receptor
Control Center
Hormone
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of childbirth, which hormone is primarily involved in the positive feedback mechanism?
Insulin
Cortisol
Oxytocin
Adrenaline
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the frequency of contractions during childbirth as the process progresses?
They stop completely
They become less frequent
They remain the same
They become more frequent
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a negative feedback mechanism work in regulating room temperature?
By turning on the heater indefinitely
By increasing the temperature continuously
By ignoring temperature changes
By shutting off the heater once the desired temperature is reached
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do sweat glands play in the negative feedback mechanism for body temperature regulation?
They have no role
They increase body temperature
They cause shivering
They decrease body temperature by sweating
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the body's response when it is exposed to cold temperatures in a negative feedback mechanism?
Increased heart rate
Shivering
Decreased blood pressure
Sweating
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