Intro to Homeostasis

Which of the following statements best describes homeostasis?

What is the primary function of the respiratory system in maintaining homeostasis?

Which of these is an example of a positive feedback mechanism?

Which of the following organ systems is responsible for eliminating nitrogenous wastes and maintaining acid-base balance?

Which of the following is the correct order of the structural organization in physiology, from simplest to most complex?

In a homeostatic control mechanism, what is the role of the receptor?

What term describes a disturbance in homeostasis that results in disease?

Which of the following enables the body to sense changes and initiate a reaction?

What is the role of the effector in a homeostatic control system?

Which system is the fastest-acting control system in the body?

What does the Greek prefix 'Homeo-' in 'Homeostasis' refer to?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding organ systems?

Which of the following best describes the role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis?

The term 'Physiology' can be described as...

Which statement is most accurate regarding positive feedback loops and homeostasis?

The muscular system contributes to homeostasis EXCEPT by which function?

Which statement is most accurate regarding homeostasis?

Which statement is the most accurate regarding the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of homeostasis?

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of positive feedback loops?

Which of the following prefixes relates to the intestine?

Which of these is the best definition of pathophysiology?

Which term describes the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources?

Which of the following statements reflects the importance of homeostasis?

If blood glucose levels drop too low, which process does the liver perform to restore them?

Why is homeostasis described as 'dynamic'?

Which of the following is an example of how multiple organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis?

What is the primary function of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis?

Under normal physiological conditions, which type of feedback loop is least likely to maintain a physiological parameter at a constant value?

In the context of homeostasis, what distinguishes Type 1 from Type 2 diabetes?

Which of the following is an example of a homeostatic process that involves multiple regulatory systems working in opposition?

In the below homeostatic mechanism diagram, what do the numbers 1-5 represent? (In order)

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key principle of physiology?

Which is the most accurate definition of 'dynamic equilibrium' in the contact of homeostasis?

According to the principles of physiology, what describes the flow of information?

In pathophysiology, when a homeostatic set point is not well-tolerated, what typically happens?

Select the incorrect statement.

What is always true of Positive Feedback Loops?

What effect does Lipolysis have on the blood?

Which statement best describes human physiology?

Which of the following functions is NOT directly associated with the digestive system's role in homeostasis?

Glycolysis turns glucose into pyruvate, this is broken down in what system?

With reference to the immune system, put these in order of time:

Rank the body functions from most basic to most advanced:

Why is homeostasis essential for health and survival?

According to the principles of physiology, what is the order that signals travel in?

Which level of structural organization is considered the most basic?

What primarily defines human physiology?

Which of the following is the most inclusive level of structural organization in the human body?

Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Which of the following best describes the 'dynamic' aspect of homeostasis?

Which two systems are most influential in maintaining homeostasis?

What is the role of the 'control center' in a homeostatic control mechanism?

Which system is primarily responsible for break-down and delivery of nutrients?

What is the role of the effector of a feedback loop?

Which of the following is NOT directly involved in maintaining blood nutrient homeostasis?

The prefix 'Nephr-' refers to which organ?

Which of the following describes the function of the respiratory system?

Which of the following best describes the homeostatic function of the urinary system?

What phrase always describes a homeostatic mechanism?

Under homeostatic control, what is the likely result of increased glucagon release?

What is the primary role of the cardiovascular system in the context of homeostasis?

Which of the following is LEAST associated with the muscular system's contribution to homeostasis?

In the context of homeostatic control, what is the definition of a 'stimulus'?

Which of the following is the Greek root for 'intestine'?

In the context of the glucose regulation, what is the effector?

Which of the following processes increases blood glucose levels?

Which organ system is primarily involved in eliminating nitrogenous wastes?

Why are positive feedback loops less common in physiological systems compared to negative feedback loops?

How does the endocrine system primarily contribute to maintaining homeostasis?

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between homeostasis and disease?

Which statement accurately contrasts Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the context of homeostasis?

In a homeostatic control system, what is the function of the afferent pathway?

In the immune system, auto-amplification of cytokines is balanced by cytokine signalling suppressors. This demonstrates how the immune system...

If blood calcium levels are too high, which of the following would occur to restore homeostasis?

Which process describes the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, under homeostatic regulation?

Which organ is LEAST involved in water homeostasis?

Which of the following statements is true regarding positive feedback loops in the human body?

What defines 'dynamic equilibrium' in the context of homeostasis?

Which characteristic is MOST likely observed in a physiological parameter regulated by multiple regulatory systems in opposition?

What is one reason that immune therapies, such as cytokine therapies, require tight dosage windows to be effective?

Imagine someone has no homeostatic mechanisms (e.g. no sweating, cannot regulate temperature, etc.). Assuming they are not receiving any medical intervention (e.g. dialysis), in what order would these conditions kill someone, from soonest to latest?

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary function within human physiology?

Which level of structural organization includes two or more tissue types working together to perform specific, complex functions?

Which of the following processes is an example of excretion?

Which example describes the function of the muscular system in contributing to homeostasis?

What does it mean to say that homeostasis is a 'dynamic' process?

Which of the following is the best description of Pathophysiology?

Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop that does NOT result in homeostasis?

During the human stress response, epinephrine and norepinephrine are released. What effect does this have on blood-glucose homeostasis?

How does the cardiovascular system assist the digestive system in maintaining nutrient homeostasis?

In a negative feedback loop controlling body temperature, what would happen if body temperature rises above the set point?

Which of the following is NOT a main component of a homeostatic control system?

Which organ system is most directly involved in regulating blood pressure?

What is the function of the 'afferent pathway' in a homeostatic control system?

Which of these describes the likely set-point for blood glucose in a person with poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes?

If the body detects a decrease in blood volume, which of the following responses would NOT be part of the homeostatic mechanism to restore it?

Which statement accurately contrasts Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in the maintenance of homeostasis?

What is the meaning of the prefix 'entero-'?

What is the primary role of the effector in a feedback loop?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released during the human stress response. Apart from blood-glucose homeostasis, what is the effect on the blood?

Consider a scenario where blood pressure increases significantly. According to a negative feedback loop, which subsequent event would help restore homeostasis?

Which component of a homeostatic control system is responsible for determining the appropriate response to a change in the internal environment?

What is the primary role of the respiratory system in maintaining gas homeostasis?

The digestive system contributes to homeostasis by?

Consider a scenario where the body is dehydrated. Which of the following would occur to restore fluid balance?

Which of the following organ systems would have the LEAST influence on an individual's blood pressure?

A person's body temperature drops significantly in a cold environment. What homeostatic response is intiated?

Why are homeostatic mechanisms considered crucial for survival?

If blood calcium levels drop too low, which of the following would be the most likely homeostatic response?

Select the most accurate statement concerning Feedback Loops?

Following food consumption, what processes are activated to maintain blood glucose levels?

In a person with poorly controlled diabetes insipidus caused by insufficient ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release, which of the following symptoms would be most prominent?

Which example describes the communication between organ systems to maintain homeostasis?

In the context of the immune system, what differentiates a cytokine from a chemokine?

How does the principle of 'controlled exchange of materials' apply to the function of the nephron in the kidney?

What does it mean to say that positive feedback loops in physiology 'can shift the homeostatic set point to a new level'?

Which of the following is the best explanation of why negative feedback loops are more common in physiological systems compared to positive feedback loops?

Which of the following best describes the coordination and communication between the nervous and endocrine systems to control blood glucose levels?

If a person is continuously exposed to stressful stimuli, leading to chronically elevated cortisol levels, how might this affect their immune system?

If someone is wounded, and loses more and more blood, the body must clot the wound to survive. What is always true of the homeostatic set-point in this scenario?

Imagine a scenario in which a new drug completely blocks the function of the effector in a homeostatic control system. How would a person's body respond to changes in the controlled variable?

Consider a situation where a person has a genetic mutation that completely disables their ability to produce chemokines. What is the most likely result?

A drug is given that promotes Calcium intake into bone at all costs. Why might this be damaging?

Which of the following is the correct order of complexity in the structural organization of the human body?

Which of the following is the correct term for the maintenance of a stable internal environment?

Which organ system is responsible for the breakdown and delivery of nutrients to the body?

What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

Which of the following best describes human physiology?

The Greek prefix 'entero-' relates to which of the following?

In the context of a homeostatic control mechanism, what name is given to the component that detects changes in the regulated variable?

Which of the following describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?

Which term is most appropriate to describe homeostasis?

Which of the following systems is primarily responsible for eliminating nitrogenous wastes from the body, supporting homeostasis?

If body temperature rises above normal, what is the body’s likely response in a negative feedback loop?

During the human stress response, epinephrine and norepinephrine are released. What is the effect of these hormones on glycogenolysis?

The muscular system contributes to homeostasis in multiple ways. Which of the following contributes MOST to thermoregulation?

Which of the following represents the primary function of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis?

Why is homeostasis described as being maintained by 'dynamic equilibrium'?

What is the function of the effector in a negative feedback loop?

Which of the following reflects a key principle of physiology regarding the coordination of organ systems?

A drop in body temperature triggers shivering, which generates heat. Which of the following components of a homeostatic control system is responsible for producing the body heat?

After a meal, blood glucose levels increase, stimulating the release of insulin. Insulin increases glucose uptake by cells, reducing high blood glucose levels. Which component of the homeostatic control system is the stimulus?

The suffix '-lysis' refers to:

If you have eaten a large meal and blood glucose levels are too high, which of the following is not likely to occur?

Why are negative feedback loops more common in physiological systems than positive feedback loops?

In the context of homeostatic control, what is the primary distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

Which statement reflects why immune therapies, such as cytokine therapies, require tight dosage windows to be effective?

What is the underlying relationship between homeostasis and pathophysiology?

When homeostasis cannot be maintained in the event of blood loss, what is always true regarding the set-point?

Imagine someone has no homeostatic mechanisms (sweating, cannot regulate temperature, etc.). Assuming they are not receiving any medical intervention (e.g. dialysis), list the order these conditions would kill them, from soonest to latest?

Under normal physiological conditions, which type of feedback loop is least likely to cause a sustained deviation from a homeostatic set point?

If the body detects a decrease in blood osmolarity, which of the following responses would be part of the homeostatic mechanism to restore it?

Which of the following best explains 'dynamic equilibrium' in homeostasis?

With reference to the glucostatic control negative feedback look, put these events in order:

Which activity is LEAST related to human physiology?

The breakdown and delivery of nutrients throughout the body is primarily a function of which system?

Which of the following represents the correct order of complexity in the structural organization of the human body?

Which of the following is NOT considered a function within human physiology?

What is a key distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes regarding regulatory systems?

Which of the following pairs of systems are the MOST directly involved in regulating blood pressure?

In a typical negative feedback loop, what is the effect of the effector's response on the initial stimulus?

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between organ systems in maintaining homeostasis?

Considering the principles of physiology, why might a drug designed to lower blood pressure also have an unintended effect on kidney function?

In the context of homeostasis, what does it mean to say that organ systems are 'coordinated'?

If the body is becoming hyperglycemic, which of the following processes is LEAST likely to occur under normal homeostatic control?

What is exemplified by the interplay between the nervous and endocrine systems in glucose regulation?

Which component of a homeostatic control functions as the 'thermostat' setting the target value?

After eating a large meal, which event would LEAST contribute to restoring blood glucose homeostasis?

Why is it important that positive feedback loops are typically controlled by negative feedback loops or external factors?

Given that the suffix '-lysis' refers to 'unfastening, loose, untie', which process describes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?

How would continually high cortisol levels likely affect the immune response?

Within the immune system, what is the key difference between cytokines and chemokines?

A drug promotes calcium intake into bone at all costs. Why might this be damaging?

What is the BEST explanation of why negative feedback loops are more prevalent across human system, rather than positive feedback loops?

Imagine a person whose body cannot produce chemokines. What is MOST LIKELY to happen?

In the context of blood loss, what typically happens to the homeostatic set point?

A new drug completely blocks the function of the effector in a homeostatic control system. How would a person’s body respond to changes in the controlled variable?

Why do immune therapies, such as cytokine treatments, require tight dosage windows to be effective?

Which system is responsible for both adding oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide?

Which of the following describes the structural organization of the body from simplest to most complex?

The term 'physiology' is BEST described as the study of:

Which organ system is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid volume and blood pressure?

Which of these Greek prefixes is related to the kidney?

Which of the following is the fastest-acting control system in the body, responding rapidly to internal and external changes?

Which statement about positive feedback loops are always true?

What level of structural organization is liver?

What best describes an imbalance in homeostasis that results in a disease?

What is the role of the 'input' pathway in a homeostatic control mechanism?

Apart from blood-glucose levels, what else do Epinephrine and norepinephrine affect in relation to the blood?

What is the importance of homeostasis?

What's always true of homeostasis?

How can a positive feedback loop cause death?

Which list the levels of structural organization in the body in the correct order, from simplest to most complex?

The term 'dynamic equilibrium', when referring to homeostasis, means:

During exercise, the body temperature rises. Which of the following initiates a negative feedback loop to maintain thermal homeostasis?

Why are negative feedback loops more common in physiological homeostasis than positive feedback loops?