Mechanisms of Homeostasis (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Which type of receptor detects changes in temperature?
Which type of receptor detects changes in temperature?
Thermoreceptors
What is the value of the resting membrane potential in a neuron?
What is the value of the resting membrane potential in a neuron?
mV
Which structure of a neuron conducts impulses away from the cell body?
Which structure of a neuron conducts impulses away from the cell body?
Axon
What is the threshold value that must be reached for an action potential to occur?
What is the threshold value that must be reached for an action potential to occur?
mV
Which type of neuron carries impulses from sensory cells to the CNS?
Which type of neuron carries impulses from sensory cells to the CNS?
Sensory neurons
What does the all-or-none principle state about action potentials?
What does the all-or-none principle state about action potentials?
They occur fully or not at all
Which structure is the main control centre for homeostasis regulation?
Which structure is the main control centre for homeostasis regulation?
Hypothalamus
What does ADH cause when water levels in the body are too low?
What does ADH cause when water levels in the body are too low?
Kidney tubules reabsorb more water
Which hormone is released when blood glucose levels are high?
Which hormone is released when blood glucose levels are high?
Insulin
What effect does parathyroid hormone have when calcium levels are low?
What effect does parathyroid hormone have when calcium levels are low?
Increases calcium in blood