HOMEOSTASIS LAB - SOPHIA LEARNING
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ which organ acts as both the receptor and control center in the
hyperglycemia response?.
Answer: pancreas
◍ What can occur if homeostasis is disrupted?.
Answer: Health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and heat stroke can
arise.
◍ When is the final exam scheduled?.
Answer: On 6/4 (Tuesday) at 9:30 am in C4 - 468 (lab classroom).
◍ What is the significance of understanding anatomy for physiology?.
Answer: It helps in comprehending how the body functions and the
mechanisms involved.
◍ what type of graph is best for showing change over time.
Answer: line graph
◍ dependent - which axis.
Answer: y axis
◍ which hormone is released when blood calcium levels drop.
Answer: PTH
◍ What should students include in their Learning Portfolio?.
Answer: Names of group members, date, and lecture number.
◍ neural reflex control center.
Answer: found in nervous system
, ◍ How does lifestyle change help in managing Type 2 Diabetes?.
Answer: It can restore homeostasis by improving the body's response to
insulin.
◍ What is an experimental group?.
Answer: The group that is exposed to the independent variable.
◍ What is a positive feedback loop?.
Answer: A process that amplifies a response, creating change in the same
direction as the original change until a goal is reached.
◍ 10mL=?g.
Answer: 10g
◍ hyperglycemia receptors.
Answer: pancreas
◍ hyperglycemia response.
Answer: decrease blood glucose levels
◍ What is Type 1 Diabetes?.
Answer: A condition where insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are
destroyed, leading to no insulin release.
◍ What is Type 2 Diabetes?.
Answer: A condition where body cells do not respond to insulin, affecting
glucose uptake.
◍ What are the units of study in Unit 4 of the course?.
Answer: Intake and Output (Respiratory, Urinary, Digestive, and
Reproductive Systems).
◍ What is the purpose of group discussions in the course?.
Answer: To collaboratively answer questions and enhance understanding of
physiology.
◍ Homeostasis.
Answer: stabilizing the set point
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ which organ acts as both the receptor and control center in the
hyperglycemia response?.
Answer: pancreas
◍ What can occur if homeostasis is disrupted?.
Answer: Health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and heat stroke can
arise.
◍ When is the final exam scheduled?.
Answer: On 6/4 (Tuesday) at 9:30 am in C4 - 468 (lab classroom).
◍ What is the significance of understanding anatomy for physiology?.
Answer: It helps in comprehending how the body functions and the
mechanisms involved.
◍ what type of graph is best for showing change over time.
Answer: line graph
◍ dependent - which axis.
Answer: y axis
◍ which hormone is released when blood calcium levels drop.
Answer: PTH
◍ What should students include in their Learning Portfolio?.
Answer: Names of group members, date, and lecture number.
◍ neural reflex control center.
Answer: found in nervous system
, ◍ How does lifestyle change help in managing Type 2 Diabetes?.
Answer: It can restore homeostasis by improving the body's response to
insulin.
◍ What is an experimental group?.
Answer: The group that is exposed to the independent variable.
◍ What is a positive feedback loop?.
Answer: A process that amplifies a response, creating change in the same
direction as the original change until a goal is reached.
◍ 10mL=?g.
Answer: 10g
◍ hyperglycemia receptors.
Answer: pancreas
◍ hyperglycemia response.
Answer: decrease blood glucose levels
◍ What is Type 1 Diabetes?.
Answer: A condition where insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are
destroyed, leading to no insulin release.
◍ What is Type 2 Diabetes?.
Answer: A condition where body cells do not respond to insulin, affecting
glucose uptake.
◍ What are the units of study in Unit 4 of the course?.
Answer: Intake and Output (Respiratory, Urinary, Digestive, and
Reproductive Systems).
◍ What is the purpose of group discussions in the course?.
Answer: To collaboratively answer questions and enhance understanding of
physiology.
◍ Homeostasis.
Answer: stabilizing the set point
