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What is the primary function of a feedback mechanism?
To amplify or inhibit a biological pathway
Which process is responsible for maintaining salt and water balance within the body?
Osmoregulation
What is the difference between an electrolyte and a non-electrolyte?
An electrolyte dissociates into ions when dissolved in water, while a non-electrolyte does not.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the homeostatic mechanism?
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What is the role of the control center in the homeostatic mechanism?
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Which of the following is an example of an effector in the homeostatic mechanism?
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What is the main function of negative feedback in a biological system?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the body's cooling down process regulated by negative feedback?
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Which mechanism helps in increasing heat loss from the body during cooling down?
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What is the role of adrenaline secretion in the body's response to heating up?
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During body temperature regulation, what happens to blood vessels in the skin during heating up?
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What initiates deeper breathing and increased heat loss from the lungs when the body needs to cool down?
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Which of the following animals are ectotherms?
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
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Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of homeostasis?
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What is the primary role of the immune system?
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What happens during a fever?
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Which of the following is a function of hormones in vertebrates?
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What is the primary characteristic of endotherms?
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Why is controlling body temperature crucial for maintaining homeostasis?
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What is the primary function of a feedback mechanism in biology?
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Which of the following statements about homeostasis is TRUE?
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Which of the following statements about thermoregulation is true?
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What might happen if an organism's body temperature becomes too high or too low?
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