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1
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What is homeostasis?
A
Homeostasis is maintaining a constant environment.
2
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Which hormone is secreted into the blood if the glucose levels are too high?
A
Insulin is secreted if blood glucose levels are too high. Glucose is converted to glycogen and stored in the body
3
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Which type of diabetes is associated with becoming resistant to insulin?
A
type II diabetes is associated with a resistance to insulin
4
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What is osmoregulation?
A
Osmoregulation is controlling water content.
5
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What is the BMI at which a person is considered obese?
A
30
