Homeostasis Answers

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4

Homeostasis is maintained by which two mechanisms?

A
negative feedback loop
B
constructive feedback loop
C
positive feedback loop
D
middle feedback loop
5

A positive feedback loop is one in which the body

A
returns to a set point.
B
pushes the set point beyond normal levels
C
doesn’t respond to changes.
7

If a person’s sleep cycle is not properly maintained, what could happen as a result?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
A person can become overly tired.
B
A person can develop hyperthermia
C
A person can get sick.
D
A person can get diabetes.
8

When the body senses warmer temperatures, what happens to the blood vessels?

A
They become larger.
B
They become smaller.
C
They stop blood flow.
9

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Answers:
is a result of the kidneys not being able to properly regulate or remove acids in the blood.:Metabolic acidosis
can occur.:respiratory acidosis
11

Complete each statement by choosing the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Hypothermia✔ DiabetesAcidosis can develop when a person has elevated levels of glucose in the blood.

Answers:
can develop when a person has elevated levels of glucose in the blood.:Diabetes
can occur when the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for a long time.:Hypothermia
can occur when the body is exposed to extremely hot temperatures for a long time.:Hyperthermia
12

Type 1 diabetes is characterized as

A
lack of insulin production.
B
lack of glucagon production.
C
insulin resistance.
D
glucagon resistance.
14

A negative feedback loop is one in which the body

A
returns to a set point.
B
pushes the set point beyond normal limits.
C
doesn’t respond to changes.
16

When the body senses colder temperatures, what happens to the blood vessels?

A
They become larger.
B
They become smaller.
C
They stop blood flow.
19

Type 2 diabetes is characterized as

A
lack of insulin production.
B
lack of glucagon production
C
inability to use insulin properly.
D
glucagon resistance.

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