1. An example of human homeostasis is _______________.
a. Metabolism
b. Adrenalin
c. Hormones
d. Fluid Balance
2. Human homeostasis is the ability of the body to regulate its _______________ in response to fluctuations in the environment outside the body.
a. Inner environment
b. Outer environment
c. Temperature
d. Metabolism
3. The amount of energy / calories that your body requires to maintain itself is known as _______________.
a. Temperature
b. Fluid balance
c. Botulism
d. Metabolism
4. An example of a person whose metabolism has lowered is _______________.
a. A woman who is in her teens and quite athletic
b. A man who is past 30 and whose body is losing muscle.
c. A man who is past 30 and works out daily.
d. A man who is past 30 and eats a low-fat diet.
5. An example of something that increases a person’s metabolism is _______________.
a. Aerobic exercise
b. Mental exercise
c. Eating a fatty diet
d. Reading
Answer Key
1. D The human body manages a multitude of highly complex interactions to maintain balance within a normal range. The kidneys are responsible for regulating blood water levels, re-absorption of substances into the blood, maintenance of salt and ion levels in the blood, regulation of blood pH, and excretion of urea and other wastes.[i]
2. A 3. D 4. B Exercise and low fat diets will increase metabolism. Choice B, a man who is past 30 and whose body is losing muscle is the only choice.
5. A Exercise will increase metabolism, so A. aerobic exercise.
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For number 1, the answer should be all of the above as all of the answers listed are regulated. The definition of Homeostasis is equilibrium between interdependent systems in the body. As for all of your answers, they are all interdependent. Hormones don’t rage through your body without regulation, metabolism is case by case regulation dependant on the person and lifestyle etc.
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For number 1, the answer should be all of the above as all of the answers listed are regulated. The definition of Homeostasis is equilibrium between interdependent systems in the body. As for all of your answers, they are all interdependent. Hormones don’t rage through your body without regulation, metabolism is case by case regulation dependant on the person and lifestyle etc.
Good point – Choice D is still the best choice – Choices A to C are all nouns. thanks!
also make sure to think that they will be asking for the most appropriate choice, even if they all make sense
Hi there,
Just a heads up with the language in question 4.
“a. A woman who is in her teens and quite athletic.”
There is no such thing as a woman in her teens. That is called a teenager or a girl.