Animal Homeostasis
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Homeostasis starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how homeostasis is maintained when a person exercises vigorously.
Describe how the body responds to dehydration.
Describe the role of insulin in homeostasis.
Describe the role of the hypothalamus in homeostasis.
Describe what happens if blood glucose levels remain too high for a long period.
Explain how negative feedback helps maintain homeostasis in animals.
A patient is unable to sweat due to a genetic disorder. Predict the effect this would have on their ability to maintain homeostasis during hot weather and explain why.
A person has a malfunctioning adrenal gland that produces too little aldosterone. Predict and explain the effect this would have on their body's ability to maintain homeostasis.
Which hormone is released by the pituitary gland to increase water reabsorption in the kidneys? (1) Insulin (2) Adrenaline (3) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (4) Thyroxine
Which hormone lowers blood sugar levels in humans? (1) Glucagon (2) Insulin (3) Adrenaline (4) Thyroxine
Which of the following best describes the function of effectors in a homeostatic system? (1) Detect changes (2) Process information (3) Carry out responses (4) Store information
Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system in homeostasis? (1) Producing hormones (2) Filtering blood (3) Exchanging gases (4) Digesting food
Fill in the blank: The __________ are the main organs involved in osmoregulation in vertebrates.
Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for detecting changes in the internal and external environment and coordinating responses.
Fill in the blank: The hormone __________ is released by the pancreas when blood glucose levels are low.
Fill in the blank: The hormone __________ is released in response to stress and helps regulate metabolism and immune response.
True or False: All animals maintain homeostasis in the same way.
True or False: Homeostasis can be disrupted by disease or injury.
True or False: Homeostasis involves only the nervous system.
True or False: Homeostasis only occurs in warm-blooded animals.
