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What is the primary consequence when homeostasis fails?
What is the primary consequence when homeostasis fails?
- Disease (correct)
- Improper brain function
- Enhanced physical abilities
- Increased chance of survival
Which of the following best describes a negative feedback loop?
Which of the following best describes a negative feedback loop?
- The response amplifies the stimulus
- It is useful in uterine contraction and blood clotting
- The response is opposite to the stimulus (correct)
- It leads to instability and often to death
Which homeostatic process is most likely disrupted during physical exercise?
Which homeostatic process is most likely disrupted during physical exercise?
- Defending against foreign invaders
- Blood clotting
- Uterine contraction
- Maintaining body temperature (correct)
How does the circulatory system contribute to homeostasis?
How does the circulatory system contribute to homeostasis?
Which system absorbs dissolved nutrients into the bloodstream?
Which system absorbs dissolved nutrients into the bloodstream?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a positive feedback loop?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a positive feedback loop?
What happens to blood when it passes through the lungs?
What happens to blood when it passes through the lungs?
Which body system is responsible for removing wastes and excesses of water?
Which body system is responsible for removing wastes and excesses of water?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a process that disrupts homeostasis when amplified?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a process that disrupts homeostasis when amplified?
What role does the immune system play in homeostasis?
What role does the immune system play in homeostasis?
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