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Introductory Biology

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Set 32 Homeostasis And The Organization Of The Animal Body

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Question 1

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After eating a large meal of pasta, an individual's blood sugar levels are elevated. In response to this, the pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin, which acts to lower blood sugar levels. Once the blood sugar levels drop to the normal level, the pancreas stops secreting insulin. This is an example of

A) a positive feedback loop.
B) a negative feedback loop.
C) acid- base imbalance.
D) reactions between carbon monoxide and acids.
E) energy being made into proteins.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Blood is a type of _ _ tissue.

A) muscle
B) epithelial
C) endothelial
D) connective
E) nerve

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The mucus that traps dust particles in the lungs is produced by

A) adipose tissue.
B) muscle tissue.
C) epithelial tissue.
D) endocrine glands.
E) connective tissue.

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