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What is the definition of homeostasis?
What is the definition of homeostasis?
- The imbalance of body's internal environment
- The tendency of the body to maintain a stable, constant internal environment (correct)
- The fluctuation of body temperature
- The process of regulating the body's external environment
Which hormone regulates blood pressure and kidney function?
Which hormone regulates blood pressure and kidney function?
- Aldosterone (correct)
- ADH
- Calcitonin
- ANP
What is the physiological action of cortisol?
What is the physiological action of cortisol?
- Promotes glycogen synthesis in the liver
- Increases blood sugar levels (correct)
- Stimulates breakdown of proteins for energy
- Induces sleep and relaxation
What is the primary cause of adaptation disorders in General Adaptation Syndrome?
What is the primary cause of adaptation disorders in General Adaptation Syndrome?
What is the role of superoxide dismutase in defense against free radicals?
What is the role of superoxide dismutase in defense against free radicals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chloride ion?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chloride ion?
What is the primary hormone responsible for the regulation of water reabsorption in the body?
What is the primary hormone responsible for the regulation of water reabsorption in the body?
Which factor exerts its effects on both the adrenal cortex and medulla?
Which factor exerts its effects on both the adrenal cortex and medulla?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of cortisol?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological action of cortisol?
What is the main defense mechanism against oxygen-derived free radicals?
What is the main defense mechanism against oxygen-derived free radicals?
What is the main cause of alterations in neuromuscular irritability due to metabolic causes as described in the text?
What is the main cause of alterations in neuromuscular irritability due to metabolic causes as described in the text?
Which of the following hormones is NOT mentioned in relation to water balance regulation in the text?
Which of the following hormones is NOT mentioned in relation to water balance regulation in the text?
What is the primary role of the Angiotensin-aldosterone system as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary role of the Angiotensin-aldosterone system as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the environment as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the environment as described in the text?
What is the main characteristic of chloride ion?
What is the main characteristic of chloride ion?
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