12 Questions
What is the role of the endocrine system?
Secreting hormones into the bloodstream
Which system in the body does the endocrine system primarily affect?
Muscular system
What is the function of negative feedback in physiological control systems?
Causing the physiological measurement to change opposite to the initial deviation
Which component is responsible for sending nerve impulses to the regulating center in the brain?
Afferent pathway
The hypothalamus is a portion of the brain mainly concerned with:
Homeostasis
How do hormones in the nervous system primarily affect neural metabolism?
By influencing CNS development and behaviors
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord regulating centers?
Central nervous system
The autonomic nervous system contains motor neurons that primarily control:
Internal organs
What is the main function of chloroplasts in a cell?
Energy production
Which process involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in plants?
Photosynthesis
Which of the following is NOT a part of physiological control systems in organisms?
Chloroplasts
The nervous system plays a key role in ___________ in organisms.
Response to stimuli
Test your knowledge on the physiological control systems such as the nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system, as well as the concept of homeostasis. Learn about the components involved in maintaining a constant internal environment in the body.
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