Exam 1- BIOS-251: Exam 1 Review Questions and
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The study of human structure Correct Answer-Anatomy
The study of human function Correct Answer-Physiology
A tendency for organisms to maintain a balanced or constant internal state Correct
Answer-Homeostasis
A state of balance Correct Answer-Equilibrium
Consequences of homeostatic imbalance Correct Answer-Illness or death
Thermoregulation Process Correct Answer-
A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by reversing that change, or by
decreasing the rate at which the change is occurring. (Ex. thermoregulation) Correct
Answer-Negative Feedback Loop
, Exam 1- BIOS-251: Exam 1 Review Questions and
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A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by amplifying that change. (Ex.
childbirth) Correct Answer-Positive Feedback Loop
Changes, occurring within or outside the body, that affect homeostasis Correct Answer-
Stimuli
Detects and sends messages to the control center Correct Answer-Receptors
Processes the signal, alerts the effector about the detected change, and gives instructions
Correct Answer-Control Center
An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus; handles the issue Correct Answer-
Effector
Divides a human body into anterior and posterior sections Correct Answer-Frontal Plane or
Coronal Plane
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The study of human structure Correct Answer-Anatomy
The study of human function Correct Answer-Physiology
A tendency for organisms to maintain a balanced or constant internal state Correct
Answer-Homeostasis
A state of balance Correct Answer-Equilibrium
Consequences of homeostatic imbalance Correct Answer-Illness or death
Thermoregulation Process Correct Answer-
A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by reversing that change, or by
decreasing the rate at which the change is occurring. (Ex. thermoregulation) Correct
Answer-Negative Feedback Loop
, Exam 1- BIOS-251: Exam 1 Review Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by amplifying that change. (Ex.
childbirth) Correct Answer-Positive Feedback Loop
Changes, occurring within or outside the body, that affect homeostasis Correct Answer-
Stimuli
Detects and sends messages to the control center Correct Answer-Receptors
Processes the signal, alerts the effector about the detected change, and gives instructions
Correct Answer-Control Center
An organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus; handles the issue Correct Answer-
Effector
Divides a human body into anterior and posterior sections Correct Answer-Frontal Plane or
Coronal Plane
