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Question 1

a component of homoeostatic mechanism that tells what a particular value should be

Answer 1

control center

Question 2

a muscle or gland that effects change in the body

Answer 2

effector

Question 3

supplies energy and raw materials for the production of necessary substances and for the regulation of vital reactions

Answer 3

food

Question 4

Helps regulate the rates of metabolic reactions

Answer 4

heat

Question 5

state of equilibrium in which the internal environment of the body remains in the normal range

Answer 5

homoeostasis

Question 6

process used to maintain a normal internal environment within the body

Answer 6

homoeostatic mechanism

Question 7

conditions and elements that make up the inside of the body, surrounding the cells

Answer 7

internal environment

Question 8

all of the chemical reactions in cells that use or release energy

Answer 8

metabolism

Question 9

mechanism in which build up of a product causes suppression of its synthesis; activated by an imbalance that corrects the imbalance

Answer 9

negative feedback

Question 10

measurements or values obtained from a statistical sample of the healthy population for reference or comparison

Answer 10

normal range

Question 11

helps release energy from food substances

Answer 11

oxygen

Question 12

atmospheric _____ for breathing; hydrostatic ____ to help circulate blood

Answer 12

pressure

Question 13

specialized cells that provide information about the environment.

Answer 13

receptor

Question 14

target value to be maintained by automatic control within the body

Answer 14

set point

Question 15

for metabolic processes, as a medium for metabolic reactions; transport substances, and regulates body temperature

Answer 15

water