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Thermoreceptors detect changes in the external environment.
Thermoreceptors detect changes in the external environment.
False (B)
Feedback loops respond to deviations from the set point, maintaining equilibrium.
Feedback loops respond to deviations from the set point, maintaining equilibrium.
True (A)
Negative feedback loops serve to intensify a response until an endpoint is reached.
Negative feedback loops serve to intensify a response until an endpoint is reached.
False (B)
Hormonal regulation is an example of a negative feedback loop.
Hormonal regulation is an example of a negative feedback loop.
Receptors are only sensitive to changes in the external environment.
Receptors are only sensitive to changes in the external environment.
The body's response to a stimulus is to maintain the same level of activity.
The body's response to a stimulus is to maintain the same level of activity.
The set point is the highest possible value of a physiological variable.
The set point is the highest possible value of a physiological variable.
Hormones play a role in regulating body temperature.
Hormones play a role in regulating body temperature.
Receptors detect changes in the external environment only.
Receptors detect changes in the external environment only.
When the outside temperature drops, the body equilibrates with the environment to maintain its internal temperature.
When the outside temperature drops, the body equilibrates with the environment to maintain its internal temperature.
A stimulus is a change in the internal environment only.
A stimulus is a change in the internal environment only.
The goal of homeostasis is to maintain a constant level of activity in the body.
The goal of homeostasis is to maintain a constant level of activity in the body.
The main function of osmoregulation is to regulate the body's temperature.
The main function of osmoregulation is to regulate the body's temperature.
Homeostasis is maintained by a single component that responds to changes in the internal environment.
Homeostasis is maintained by a single component that responds to changes in the internal environment.
The set point is the normal range of a variable that is being regulated.
The set point is the normal range of a variable that is being regulated.
Hormonal regulation is not involved in the process of maintaining homeostasis.
Hormonal regulation is not involved in the process of maintaining homeostasis.
Receptors are responsible for responding to the stimulus to maintain homeostasis.
Receptors are responsible for responding to the stimulus to maintain homeostasis.
