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Homeostatic Mechanisms Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a homeostatic mechanism?

Control center
Effectors
Receptors
Blood clotting (correct)

What is the normal blood glucose level?

75 mmHg
5.5 liters
100 mg/dl (correct)
37oC

Which type of feedback mechanism is most common in homeostasis?

Negative feedback (correct)
Positive feedback
Both negative and positive feedback
None of the above

What is the purpose of blood clotting?

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What is the function of inflammation?

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Blood glucose level

Normal blood glucose level is 100 mg/dl

Homeostasis

A process of maintaining a stable internal environment.

Negative feedback

A homeostatic system that maintains balance by reducing changes.

Blood clotting purpose

Blood clotting stops bleeding, not infection.

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Inflammation function

Inflammation is a bodily response, not just removing infection.