Subject: Anatomy and Physiology
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#209 Homeostasis is critical for:
A) Cellular reproduction
B) Survival of organisms
C) DNA replication
D) Muscle hypertrophy
#210 Which organ is key to fluid balance?
A) Lungs
B) Kidneys
C) Stomach
D) Skin
#211 The term "set point" in homeostasis refers to:
A) A fixed value
B) The ideal target value
C) A random value
D) An external stimulus
#212 Which condition is homeostatically regulated?
A) Hair color
B) Blood pH
C) Bone density
D) Nail growth
#213 What happens if body temperature rises above 37°C?
A) Shivering begins
B) Sweating increases
C) Blood vessels constrict
D) Metabolism slows
#214 Which is an example of behavioral homeostasis?
A) Insulin secretion
B) Seeking shade in heat
C) Blood clotting
D) Kidney filtration
#215 What is a negative feedback loop?
A) Amplifies changes
B) Reverses changes
C) Ignores stimuli
D) Causes disease
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