Homeostasis and Body Control Systems Quiz
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What is homeostasis?

  • The production of hormones in the body
  • The maintenance of a constant internal environment in the body (correct)
  • The detection of stimuli by the nervous system
  • The contraction of muscles in response to a stimulus
  • What is the function of receptors in the body's control systems?

  • To release hormones to restore the optimum condition
  • To produce a response to a change in the environment
  • To process information received from the coordination centers
  • To detect a stimulus, which is a change in the environment (correct)
  • Where are the coordination centers for body control systems located?

  • In the brain, spinal cord or a gland (correct)
  • In the receptors throughout the body
  • In the muscles and glands
  • In the blood vessels and arteries
  • What do effectors do in response to a stimulus?

    <p>Produce a response, such as muscle contraction or hormone release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the nervous system in homeostasis?

    <p>Detecting a stimulus and initiating a response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the coordination centers for body control systems located?

    <p>Brain, spinal cord, or glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of effectors in response to a stimulus?

    <p>Producing a response to restore the optimum condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of receptors in the body's control systems?

    <p>Detecting a stimulus, which is a change in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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