Imagine a Greek mad scientist invented a science-fiction gadget that he calls the
“homeo” machine. What kind of machine is it most likely to be? (Hint: what does
“homeo” from the word “homeostasis” mean?)
(1 point)
a freeze ray
a cloning tool
a hacking device
a spy satellite
What is a good example of homeostasis?
(1 point)
your body aging over time
your body aging over time
ice melting into water on a warm day
ice melting into water on a warm day
weather patterns changing based on the season
weather patterns changing based on the season
a corpse preserved at “absolute zero” temperature
You touch a stinging nettle and feel a pain in your hand. What part of the body control mechanism is represented by your hand generating a signal of pain?
(1 point)
sensor mechanism
sensor mechanism
integration center
integration center
effector mechanism
effector mechanism
feedback
feedback
You’ve reflexively pulled your hand back after touching a stinging jellyfish. What part of the body control mechanism is represented by you taking this action?
(1 point)
sensor mechanism
sensor mechanism
integration center
integration center
effector mechanism
effector mechanism
feedback
Your brain registers the painful sensation caused by you touching something that stings your hand. What part of the body control mechanism is represented by this analysis of the signal your nerve cells sent?
(1 point)
sensor mechanism
sensor mechanism
integration center
integration center
effector mechanism
effector mechanism
feedback
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1 What part of the cell is made up of organelles and molecules floating in cytosol? cytoplasm correct
2 What is a good example of a negative feedback loop? sweating in very hot weather to cool down the body correct
3 You’ve reflexively pulled your hand back after touching a stinging jellyfish. What part of the body control mechanism is represented by you taking this action? effector mechanism correct
4 Vesicles store ____; lysosomes are filled with ____. molecules; enzymes correct
5 Negative feedback loops are ____; positive feedback loops are ____. inhibitory; stimulatory
6 Which part of the cell is most like a power plant in a small city? mitochondria
7 If a cell were a country, the RER and Golgi apparatus would be responsible for manufacturing and exports.
8 What is a good example of homeostasis? a person maintaining a 98.6F (37C) temperature on a cold day
9 Your brain registers the painful sensation caused by you touching something that stings your hand. What part of the body control mechanism is represented by this analysis of the signal your nerve cells sent? integration center
I apologize for any confusion. It seems that more options are missing for the remaining questions. However, I can still provide you with the explanations on how to determine the correct answers.
To figure out the correct answer for the first question, it is important to understand the meaning of the term "homeo" from the word "homeostasis." Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism or system to maintain internal stability and balance. Based on this understanding, we can deduce that the "homeo" machine is most likely to be a device that supports or regulates homeostasis. Among the given options, the most suitable choice would be the "freeze ray" because it can potentially control temperature and maintain the stability of an environment.
For the second question, which asks for an example of homeostasis, you need to identify the option that represents a process where a system or organism maintains internal stability. Among the given options, the appropriate answer is "weather patterns changing based on the season." Seasonal changes in weather patterns incorporate inherent mechanisms to maintain equilibrium within the Earth's climate system.
Regarding the third question, which asks about the body control mechanism represented by the hand generating a signal of pain after touching a stinging nettle, the correct answer is the "sensor mechanism." The pain receptors in the skin act as sensors, detecting the painful stimulus and generating signals to be transmitted to the brain.
For the fourth question, where reflexively pulling back the hand after touching a stinging jellyfish is observed, the correct answer is the "effector mechanism." The effector mechanism refers to the part of the body control mechanism that takes action in response to a stimulus. In this case, the muscles in your hand contract to withdraw your hand from the source of pain.
Lastly, for the question about the brain analyzing the painful sensation caused by touching something that stings your hand, the correct answer is the "integration center." The integration center refers to the part of the body control mechanism responsible for processing and interpreting the information received from sensors (in this case, the nerve cells). The brain serves as the integration center, analyzing the signals and generating a response.
Unfortunately, I do not have access to the remaining options for each question. But I hope the explanations provided help you understand the concepts and determine the correct answers.