30 Questions
What term is used to describe animals that spend all or nearly all their entire adult life in one place?
Sessile
Which type of locomotion does not require muscular effort from the animal?
Passive locomotion
Which of the following is a disadvantage of passive locomotion?
The animal is at the whim of wind and wave
What is the primary means by which most animals generate the force required for active locomotion?
Use of muscle tissue attached to a structure
Which of the following is an example of an animal that exhibits passive locomotion?
Jellyfish
What is the primary function of the nervous system in animal locomotion?
To control the amount, type, and location of muscle contractions
What is the main purpose of the body's homeostatic mechanisms?
To maintain optimal levels of substances in the body
How does the nervous system help maintain homeostasis?
It controls the body's breathing patterns
What is the role of the thyroid gland in maintaining homeostasis?
It releases hormones to regulate calcium levels
What is the primary way the body eliminates substances that can be dangerous to homeostasis?
Through the urinary and digestive systems
What is the role of the parathyroid gland in maintaining homeostasis?
It releases hormones to regulate calcium levels
What is the primary function of homeostasis in the body?
To maintain optimal levels of substances
What is the main difference between soaring and true flight?
Soaring involves gaining altitude by using columns of rising air, whereas true flight involves flapping wings to propel forward and upward.
Which group of animals may have been capable of true flight or only soaring and gliding?
Winged reptiles known as pterosaurs
Which type of skeleton is common in aquatic and burrowing animals with no solid 'bone' structure?
Hydrostatic skeleton
Which animals possess true flight according to the text?
Insects, birds, and mammals
What distinguishes an exoskeleton from an endoskeleton?
Exoskeletons provide external protection, while endoskeletons provide internal support.
Why are birds better gliders than gliding animals according to the text?
Because birds can take advantage of columns of rising air to gain altitude.
What is the main difference between movement and locomotion?
All animals move, but not all animals locomote.
How do plants exhibit locomotion according to the text?
By growing towards light and moving materials on the plant body
In terms of locomotion, what is unique about some animals mentioned in the text?
They stay in one place for their entire adult life.
Which statement accurately describes animal locomotion?
Some animals slither, crawl, flap, glide, and swim.
What is one characteristic of animal locomotion mentioned in the text?
Some animals spend almost their entire life in the air.
What sets apart animals that stay in one place for their entire adult life?
They remain stationary throughout their adult life cycle.
What is an example of the body maintaining homeostasis?
Sweating in the summer
How does the body respond to high blood glucose levels?
Releasing insulin from the pancreas
Which system helps to fight infections to maintain homeostasis?
Lymphatic system
What happens if calcium levels in the blood are not maintained?
Excessive bloating of cells
How does the heart respond to low blood pressure as part of homeostasis?
Speeds up
Why does the liver convert glycogen to glucose when blood sugar levels drop?
To raise blood glucose levels
Explore the processes of sensory and motor mechanisms in plants and animals, focusing on how they perceive and respond to stimuli. Learn about the movement of plant parts towards light and the role of xylem and phloem cells in material transport.
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