5 Questions
Which organ systems exchange materials with the external environment?
Digestive, respiratory, and urinary
What is the term for the process by which animals regulate their internal body despite changes in the external environment?
Homeostasis
What is the role of the plasma membrane in a multicellular organism?
To facilitate exchange between cells and the watery environment
Why is exchange with the environment more complicated for complex, multilayered animals?
Because complex animals have more organs to exchange materials with the environment
What does the term 'osmoregulation' refer to?
The regulation of water balance in the body
Test your knowledge of animal structure and function with this quiz on chapter 8! Explore topics such as exchanges with the external environment, homeostasis, thermoregulation, osmoregulation, and the urinary system. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the concepts discussed in this chapter.
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