The ability of an organism to maintain its metabolic rate is affected by what environmental factors:
Biotic
Abiotic
Ecosystem
Which description best fits that of a conformer?
They have a low metabolic activity and some bask in the sun to absorb heat energy
They can withstand extreme differences in their external environment
They have a high metabolic activity and can control their internal environment
Homeostasis is the body’s ability to regulate the internal environment. Which part of the body controls the body’s temperature?
Skin
Blood vessels
Hypothalamus
Which sequence correctly describes the order of events during homeostasis?
Stimulus - Response - Receptor - Effector
Stimulus - Receptor - Effector - Response
Stimulus - Effector - Receptor - Response
Which mechanism is used to maintain homeostasis?
Positive feedback control
Thermoregulation
Negative feedback control