Biological Physiology Quiz

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<p>Homeostasis = Internal environment regulation ability Function = Overall activity of organ systems Mechanism = Regulation process of physiological functions Organism = Living entity with organ systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulus = External factor affecting an organism Response = Reaction to a stimulus by an organism Homeorhesis = Regulation of a stable internal environment Adaptation = Organism's adjustment to environmental changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physiology = Study of functions and activities in living organisms Metabolism = Chemical processes within an organism to maintain life Endocrine system = Regulates body functions using hormones Neurotransmitter = Chemical messenger in the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feedback loop = Regulatory process maintaining stability in the body Negative feedback = Response that reverses a change in a controlled condition Positive feedback = Response that strengthens a change in a controlled condition Set point = Ideal value for a physiological variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ecosystem = Community of organisms interacting with their environment Biome = Large geographic area with similar climate and vegetation Biodiversity = Variety of life forms within an ecosystem Symbiosis = Close interaction between different species living together</p> Signup and view all the answers