Exam 1: An Introduction to Physiology

Feedback systems maintain homeostasis by monitoring and responding to changes in a parameter. The monitored parameter maintained in a homeostatic state is called the

If exercise does increase HDL levels in the blood, then which of these correctly states the relationship between the experimental and control groups?

The gonads, epididymis, vas deferens, uterus, and vagina are all organs that are part of the _____ system, the main function of which is _____.

Referring to the flow chart, what directly causes the muscles of the uterus to contract more forcefully?

You have been asked to write a report over the most recent research on Ebola treatments. Your most reliable source to research would be

If one is unable to move, even if the tissue is directly stimulated, the first tissue to check would be

Blood capillaries have anatomical features to increase the transfer between plasma and interstitial fluid to maintain homeostasis. What structural features would you expect would help?

A skeleton has been found that appears to be human in origin. What features would you expect it to have?

Approximately how much of the total body fluid is comprised of plasma?

A disorder of the respiratory system can be diagnosed using which of the following symptoms?

Key areas of current physiological research include all of the following EXCEPT

In the positive feedback system of childbirth, the "receptor" is found in the

How is a positive feedback system different from a negative feedback system?

A disruption to a controlled variable is called a stimulus. The stimulus interacts with a/an _____ to activate a feedback system.

Which of the following is a defining feature of organs?

A negative feedback loop maintains homeostasis.