Topic 7: Animal coordination, control, and homeostasis

Question 1

What is meant by the term homeostasis?

Answer 1

Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment in the face of changing external conditions.

Question 2

What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

Answer 2

The nervous system is responsible for coordinating and controlling the body’s responses to internal and external stimuli.

Question 3

What is the difference between a hormone and a nerve impulse?

Answer 3

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands and transported through the bloodstream to target cells, while nerve impulses are electrical signals transmitted by neurons.

Question 4

What is the role of the endocrine system in the body?

Answer 4

The endocrine system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.