Genphyd Quiz 2 (LONG)

Question 1

regulation and maintenance of a constant environment in the body

Answer 1

Homeostasis

Question 2

the Greek words to which homeostasis is derived from

Answer 2

Homeo - unchanging
Stasis - standing

Question 3

normal value of glucose in blood

Answer 3

3.3-6.7 mM

Question 4

what are the control systems in the body

Answer 4

1. sensors
2. control center
3. communication system
4. target

Question 5

gathers data and detect changes

Answer 5

sensors

Question 6

receives data, send messages, usually the brain

Answer 6

control center

Question 7

delivers messages in form of nerve impulses and hormones to target organs, tissues

Answer 7

communication system

Question 8

organ, tissue or cell that responds to change

Answer 8

target

Question 9

there is no specific organ which controls homeostasis, but what is involved to a degree in each of these regulations

Answer 9

hypothalamus

Question 10

the process in which part of the output system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output

Answer 10

feedback

Question 11

the process where the product inhibits the process that creates them

Answer 11

negative feedback loop

Question 12

controls the body temp

Answer 12

thermostat

Question 13

what is the most common homeostatic mechanism

Answer 13

negative feedback loop

Question 14

the process where the product amplifies the process that creates them

Answer 14

positive feedback loop