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Gr8 Vocabulary Quiz #7
By Kara Singleton
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1. Ensure all tabs on your Chromebook are closed before beginning your vocabulary quiz.
2. You will be given
10 minutes
to complete your vocabulary quiz.
3. Please read all questions carefully and make sure to check your work before submitting.
1. Ensure all tabs on your Chromebook are closed before beginning your vocabulary quiz.
2. You will be given
10 minutes
to complete your vocabulary quiz.
3. Please read all questions carefully and make sure to check your work before submitting.
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What is the
primary function
of
insulin
in the human body?
Stimulating muscle contraction
Regulating blood sugar levels
Enhancing oxygen transport in the bloodstream
Promoting digestion in the stomach
Which term refers to a
group of similar cells
working together?
Systems
Organism
Tissue
Organ
Which of the following is an example of a
negative feedback mechanism
in the human body?
Shivering in response to high temperatures
Sweating in response to cold temperatures
Release of insulin in response to high blood sugar
Constriction of blood vessels in response to low blood pressure
What is dynamic equilibrium?
A state of complete stillness
A state of rapid motion
A state of constant change
A state of balance between opposing forces
Which of the following
best
describes a stimulus in the context of living organisms?
The response of an organism to its environment
A change in the environment that triggers a response in an organism
The process of breaking down nutrients for energy
The genetic information passed from one generation to the next
True or False:
Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to adapt to changing
external
environments.
True
False
Select all the statements that accurately describe mechanisms involved in thermal regulation in the human body.
Sweating to cool the body through evaporation
Expansion of blood vessels to decrease body temperature
Constriction of blood vessels to conserve heat
Shivering to generate heat through muscle contractions
What is the
primary function
of
glycogen
in the human body?
Acting as a structural component of cell membranes
Serving as a long-term energy storage molecule in liver and muscles
Facilitating the transport of oxygen in the bloodstream
Assisting in the digestion of carbohydrates in the small intestine
True or False:
A response is a reaction to a stimulus.
True
False
Which of the following statements best describes
metabolism
?
Metabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones.
Metabolism involves the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones.
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in a living organism to maintain life.
Metabolism only occurs in the presence of sunlight.