BIOL220: Homeostasis and Blood Glucose Regulation
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What is the primary function of homeostasis in the body?

  • To facilitate the growth and development of cells
  • To support the immune system's response to pathogens
  • To maintain a stable internal environment (correct)
  • To regulate the body's response to stress
  • What is an example of a negative feedback mechanism in the body?

  • The regulation of body temperature
  • Blood glucose regulation (correct)
  • The immune response to infection
  • The regulation of blood pressure
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of homeostasis?

  • It is a dynamic process that continuously monitors and adjusts the body's internal environment (correct)
  • It is a mechanism that is only activated in response to stress
  • It is a rapid response to changes in the environment
  • It is a passive response to changes in the body's internal environment
  • What is the goal of homeostasis in the body?

    <p>To maintain a constant internal environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is responsible for regulating homeostasis in the body?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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