10 Questions
Which process is responsible for maintaining the body's levels by either increasing or dampening the change in the system?
Negative feedback
What is an example of negative feedback?
Blood glucose rise after a sugar meal
What is an example of positive feedback?
The contraction of uterine during childbirth
What is the role of the receptor in a feedback loop?
To receive a stimulus
What is the state of balance in the body known as?
Homeostasis
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Generating heat for the body
What is the process of bone formation called?
Ossification
Which type of ossification converts fibrous membranes into bone?
Intramembranous ossification
Which bones are formed through endochondral ossification?
Vertebrae
Which division of the endoskeleton includes the skull?
Axial division
Test your knowledge on homeostasis and feedback mechanisms in this quiz. Learn about negative and positive feedback and how the body maintains balance through regulation.
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