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Select the words that are key for the definition of homeostasis
stable
temperature
environment
internal
What is the name of the process that reverses an imbalance in the body's system by decreasing the effect?
negative feed forward
negative feedback
positive feedback
positive feed forward
In which case(s) would your body need to carry out negative feedback proccesses?
body temperature at 39oC
body temperature at 33oC
body temperature at 35oC
body temperature at 37oC
Which of these would your body do if its temperature dropped below optimum?
shivering
sweating
blood vessel dilation
blood vessel constriction
Which of these would your body do if its temperature was above optimum?
goosebumps
sweating
blood vessel dilation
blood vessel constriction
Which organ in the body produces the hormones insulin and glucagon?
intestines
liver
pancreas
heart
Which organ in the body converts glucose into glycogen and vice versa?
intestines
liver
pancreas
heart
If the blood glucose levels rise above optimum, the ______ will release ______ which will cause the _______ to convert _______ into ________ for storage, so glucose is taken out of the blood and the levels return to normal.
liver, glucagon, pancreas, glycogen, glucose
pancreas, glucagon, liver, insulin, glucose, glycogen
pancreas, insulin, liver, glucose, glycogen
liver, insulin, pancreas, glycogen, glucose
If the blood glucose levels fall below optimum, the ______ will release ______ which will cause the _______ to convert _______ into ________ for release back into the blood and the levels return to normal.
liver, glucagon, pancreas, glycogen, glucose
pancreas, glucagon, liver, glycogen, glucose
pancreas, insulin, liver, glucose, glycogen
liver, insulin, pancreas, glycogen, glucose
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