Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms
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What is the primary goal of homeostasis?

  • To adapt the internal environment to match the external environment
  • To keep the conditions of the internal environment constant despite changes in the external environment (correct)
  • To allow the internal environment to fluctuate freely
  • To maintain a constantly changing internal environment

    • Which of the following is an example of homeostasis?

  • Fluctuating body temperature
  • Unregulated hormonal levels in the blood
  • Uncontrolled blood glucose level
  • Maintaining a constant pH of the blood (correct)

    • What is the meaning of the Greek word 'Stasis' in the context of homeostasis?

  • Changing
  • Fluctuating
  • Adapting
  • Standing or staying (correct)

    • Which component is NOT included in the controlled conditions of the internal environment for homeostasis?

    <p>Unregulated oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do +ve and -ve feedback mechanisms help to differentiate in homeostasis?

    <p>The direction of response to a stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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