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What is the main function of negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the main function of negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis?
- To completely ignore changes in body conditions
- To dampen deviations from the set point (correct)
- To amplify deviations from the set point
- To allow for rapid and drastic changes in body conditions
How do endothermic reactions differ from exothermic reactions?
How do endothermic reactions differ from exothermic reactions?
- Exothermic reactions absorb energy from the surroundings
- Endothermic reactions release energy to the surroundings
- Endothermic reactions absorb energy from the surroundings (correct)
- Exothermic reactions release energy to the surroundings
Which of the following gases is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?
Which of the following gases is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect?
- Methane (CH4) (correct)
- Oxygen (O2)
- Hydrogen (H2)
- Nitrogen (N2)
How does skin help in maintaining constant body temperature?
How does skin help in maintaining constant body temperature?
Which system uses hormones as signaling molecules to regulate body functions?
Which system uses hormones as signaling molecules to regulate body functions?
What is the purpose of bond energy calculations in determining if a reaction is endothermic or exothermic?
What is the purpose of bond energy calculations in determining if a reaction is endothermic or exothermic?
Which of the following processes involves the absorption of energy from the surroundings?
Which of the following processes involves the absorption of energy from the surroundings?
In the context of maintaining constant body temperature, which factor plays a crucial role in enhancing the greenhouse effect?
In the context of maintaining constant body temperature, which factor plays a crucial role in enhancing the greenhouse effect?
What is the primary function of skin in relation to maintaining constant body temperature?
What is the primary function of skin in relation to maintaining constant body temperature?
Which of the following is a key difference between the nervous and endocrine systems?
Which of the following is a key difference between the nervous and endocrine systems?
Which of the following best defines homeostasis?
Which of the following best defines homeostasis?
How do negative feedback loops contribute to maintaining homeostasis?
How do negative feedback loops contribute to maintaining homeostasis?
