Chapter 11- Homeostasis

Homeostasis

Quiz

 

1. What is homeostasis?
   1.   The production of energy
   2.   The process of reproduction
   3.   The maintenance of a stable internal environment
   4.   The breakdown of nutrients
2. • Which organ is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
   1.   Liver
   2.   Kidney
   3.   Pancreas
   4.   Stomach
3. • What hormone lowers blood glucose levels?
   1.   Glucagon
   2.   Insulin
   3.   Adrenaline
   4.   Thyroxine
4. • Which system is responsible for removing waste products from the blood?
   1.   Respiratory system
   2.   Digestive system
   3.   Excretory system
   4.   Circulatory system
5. The process of maintaining water balance in the body is called:
   1.   Thermoregulation
   2.   Osmoregulation
   3.   Homeostasis
   4.   Metabolism
6. Which part of the brain regulates body temperature?
   1.   Cerebrum
   2.   Cerebellum
   3.   Medulla oblongata
   4.   Hypothalamus
7. How do kidneys help maintain homeostasis?
   1.   By producing insulin
   2.   By filtering blood and forming urine
   3.   By controlling heart rate
   4.   By producing digestive enzymes
8. Maintaining a stable internal pH level is known as:
   1.   Thermoregulation
   2.   Osmoregulation
   3.   Acid-base balance
   4.   Glucoregulation
9. • Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism?
   1.   Blood clotting
   2.   Childbirth
   3.   Regulation of blood glucose levels
   4.   Nerve signal transmission
10. What hormone is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress?
    1.   Insulin
    2.   Glucagon
    3.   Adrenaline
    4.   Thyroxine