1.2 Organization of the Human Body II - Homeostasis and 11 Organ Systems of the Human Body

Question 1

Negative feedback loops attempt to return variables to their set point.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The endocrine system includes glands which make hormones.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What system do the following organs belong to: Kidney, ureter, and urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

Urinary System

Question 4

The muscular system works closely with which other system to create voluntary movements?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal System

Question 5

The following is an analogy: Afferent is to send as Efferent is to receive .

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

The muscular pump of the cardiovascular system is the:

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 7

Which integrator is responsible for controlling blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Brain stem

Question 8

Hormones are made by the endocrine system. Hormones are made in one place, and act locally in that same place.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

A positive feedback loop attempts to immediately return a variable to the setpoint.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Which system includes a series of tubes that runs parallel to arteries and veins?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic System

Question 11

The integumentary system includes primarily which type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

Epithelial

Question 12

Homeostasis is about keeping the balance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Consider the maintanence of blood pressure (POGIL Model 2b): Blood pressure is best described as the...

Accepted Answer

Variable

Question 14

Which nerves communicate information from the receptor to the integrator?

Accepted Answer

Afferent nerves

Question 15

The nervous system includes each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Arteries

Question 16

Temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels are all controlled by negative feedback loops.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Tendons and ligaments are types of connective tissues. These particular tissues are most closely associated with...

Accepted Answer

Skeltal System

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