, 1. Which of the following are examples of homeostatic mechanisms? (Select all
that apply.)
a. Consuming excess calories to gain weight
b. Lifting weights to increase muscle mass
c. Shivering when the body temperature falls
d. Secreting insulin to decrease blood sugar concentration
e. Increasing heart rate when blood pressure is low SOLUTION C,D,E
2. Homeostasis is defined as SOLUTION
a.
Ability of human beings to keep body weight within normal limits
b.
Maintenance of a constant external temperature inside a room
that apply.)
a. Consuming excess calories to gain weight
b. Lifting weights to increase muscle mass
c. Shivering when the body temperature falls
d. Secreting insulin to decrease blood sugar concentration
e. Increasing heart rate when blood pressure is low SOLUTION C,D,E
2. Homeostasis is defined as SOLUTION
a.
Ability of human beings to keep body weight within normal limits
b.
Maintenance of a constant external temperature inside a room
