Homeostasis in Mammals
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What does homeostasis refer to?

  • The response of cells to external changes
  • The regulation of external conditions in mammals
  • The fluctuation of enzyme levels in the body
  • The constant maintenance of an internal environment (correct)
  • Why is homeostasis important for organisms?

  • To create optimal conditions for enzyme inactivation
  • To accelerate metabolic waste production
  • To ensure optimal conditions for enzyme action and cell function (correct)
  • To maintain fluctuating internal conditions
  • Which of the following is an example of a physiological factor controlled by homeostasis in mammals?

  • Core body temperature (correct)
  • Amount of sunlight exposure
  • Number of cells in the body
  • Activity level during the day
  • What type of feedback mechanism is predominantly used in homeostatic control?

    <p>Negative feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do sensory cells contribute to homeostasis?

    <p>By detecting information about internal and external body conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining optimal conditions for enzyme action through homeostasis?

    <p>To ensure efficient cellular functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis in mammals?

    <p>Acting in fast, short-lived responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a negative feedback loop?

    <p>Decreasing the factor being monitored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is urea less toxic than ammonia in the body?

    <p>Ammonia is converted to urea to avoid toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is urea produced in the body?

    <p>By deamination of excess amino acids in the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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