What is the primary purpose of homeostasis in living organisms?

Feedback Mechanisms in Homeostasis

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1.
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To enhance external appearance
To maintain a stable internal environment
To increase energy consumption
To promote rapid growth
2.
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Which of the following is an example of homeostasis in the human body?
Eating a large meal
Sleeping for eight hours
Maintaining body temperature
Running a marathon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happens when the body experiences negative feedback?
Processes are amplified
Processes are initiated
Processes are stopped
Processes are ignored
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of negative feedback?
Increasing savings in a bank account
Pushing harder during childbirth
Sweating to reduce body temperature
Eating more when full
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In positive feedback, what typically happens as a result of increased stimulus?
The process slows down
The process stops
The process intensifies
The process reverses
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scenario best illustrates positive feedback?
A thermostat turning off the heater
A person eating less when full
A bank account earning more interest with more savings
A car slowing down when approaching a stop sign
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does positive feedback differ from negative feedback?
Positive feedback reduces stimulus, while negative feedback increases it
Positive feedback is more energy-efficient than negative feedback
Positive feedback amplifies processes, while negative feedback reduces them
Positive feedback is less common than negative feedback
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