Homeostasis Regulation Quiz

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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

To regulate glucose uptake into cells for cellular respiration (correct)

To inhibit glucose absorption in the intestines

To increase blood sugar levels by inhibiting cellular respiration

To decrease blood sugar levels by promoting cellular respiration

In Type II diabetes, what is a possible reason for receptors on cells failing to recognize insulin?

Genetic predisposition combined with an unhealthy diet (correct)

Excessive production of insulin by the pancreas

Adequate physical activity levels

Lack of glucose in the bloodstream

Why does our heart rate increase when we work out?

To conserve energy for prolonged physical activity

As a result of increased waste production due to more cellular respiration (correct)

Because muscles release excess oxygen during exercise

Due to an increase in blood sugar levels

How does the body regulate extra heat produced during cellular respiration?

By increasing heart rate to dissipate excess heat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of hormones in maintaining homeostasis?

Hormones act as signals to regulate physiological functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Type I diabetes?

Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic cells producing insulin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the respiratory system and cellular respiration?

The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs, while cellular respiration is the process of using oxygen to produce energy in cells. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes type 1 diabetes from type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin, while type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following physical processes is classified as endothermic?

Boiling of water to form steam Signup and view all the answers

How does the endocrine system contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body?

By producing hormones that regulate metabolic rate and body temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels by producing insulin and glucagon?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

How does negative feedback help achieve homeostasis in the human body?

By maintaining stability through opposing changes to restore equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for body temperature in Celsius?

36.5 C to 37.5 C Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical blood sugar range in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?

70 mg/dL to 90 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for the production of insulin?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

In gas exchange, what happens when carbon dioxide levels in the blood are high?

Exhalation of excess CO2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for blood pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?

120/80 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

How does the body regulate pH levels in the blood?

By responding to receptors that detect pH changes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Homeostasis

The body regulates and maintains physiological conditions, such as body temperature (36.5°C to 37.5°C), blood sugar (70 mg/dL to 100 mg/dL), water (~60%), blood pressure (120/80 mmHg), pH (7.35 to 7.45), and heart rate.

Negative Feedback

The process of collecting information about conditions in the body through receptors, responding to changes, and correcting them to achieve homeostasis.
Example: hypothalamus measures blood pH, and if it's too low, it sends a message to exhale more to remove excess CO2 and restore normal pH.

Diabetes

Type 1: autoimmune disease, pancreas doesn't produce insulin, causing inability to do cellular respiration and create ATP.
Type 2: receptors on cells fail to recognize insulin, unclear cause, correlated with unhealthy diet, being overweight, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic tendency.

Hormones and Endocrine System

Hormones are chemicals secreted into the blood to regulate physiological functions and maintain homeostasis.
The endocrine system consists of glands and organs that produce and release hormones into the blood.
Example: adrenal glands release adrenaline.

Temperature Regulation

During exercise, heart rate increases due to increased carbon dioxide in the blood, which triggers the brain to increase heart rate until CO2 levels return to normal.
Cellular respiration releases energy as heat, contributing to increased body temperature.

Photosynthesis

Reactants: carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
Products: glucose (food) and oxygen (waste).

Review Questions

How is the respiratory system and cellular respiration linked?
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Identify reactants and products for photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and classify as endothermic or exothermic.
Describe homeostasis, the function of the endocrine system, and the need for homeostasis of different conditions in the human body.
Explain the process of negative feedback to achieve homeostasis, using examples of body temperature and blood sugar control.

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Test your knowledge on the regulation of body temperature, blood sugar, water content, blood pressure, pH levels, heart rate, blood calcium, and blood glucose through negative feedback mechanisms. Understand how receptors in the body monitor and correct these variables to maintain internal balance.