Biology Fundamentals: Homeostasis and the Metric System Quiz
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What is the main function of a negative feedback system in the body?

  • To bring about an ever-greater change in the same direction
  • To maintain a constant internal environment
  • To keep a variable close to a set point (correct)
  • To regulate hormone levels
  • Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback system in the body?

  • Regulation of blood glucose levels
  • Regulation of blood pressure
  • Maintenance of body temperature
  • Delivery of a baby (correct)
  • What is the relationship between the metric prefixes deci- and centi-?

  • Deci- is 10 times larger than centi-
  • Deci- is 100 times larger than centi-
  • Centi- is 10 times larger than deci- (correct)
  • Deci- and centi- are the same magnitude
  • What is the correct way to express the measurement $0.325$ meters?

    <p>0.325 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct metric unit for volume?

    <p>liter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a homeostatic system in the body?

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

    Which is longer?

    <p>1,900,000 um</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume prefix for 1/1,000?

    <p>milli-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many liters are equivalent to 53 deciliters?

    <p>5.3 L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which engine specifications are given for the example provided?

    <p>2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with VVT-i</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the body surface temperature in Fahrenheit?

    <p>77 oF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many centimeters are approximately equal to 1 foot?

    <p>~ 30 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct conversion from grams to milligrams?

    <p>1 g = 1,000 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 35 g is heavier than 3500 mg, what is the correct statement?

    <p>35 g is heavier than 3500 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 2 kg is equal to 2,000,000,000,000 ng, what is the correct conversion factor between kilograms and nanograms?

    <p>1 kg = 1,000,000,000,000 ng</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 1.7 m is equal to 170 cm, what is the correct conversion factor between meters and centimeters?

    <p>1 m = 100 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 30 cm is equal to 300 mm, what is the correct conversion factor between centimeters and millimeters?

    <p>1 cm = 10 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If 50 m is equal to 0.05 km, what is the correct conversion factor between meters and kilometers?

    <p>1 m = 0.001 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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