Feedback Loops & Human Body Systems Intro GF Flashcards

(23 cards)

1
Q

What system is this?

made up of your skin, hair, nails, sweat and oil glands

A

integumentary

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2
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What system is this?

influences growth, development and metabolism

A

endocrine

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3
Q

What system is this?

includes your brain, spinal cord and nerves

A

nervous

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4
Q

What system is this?

includes bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons

A

skeletal

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5
Q

What system is this?

is responsible for movement

A

muscular

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6
Q

Negative or positive?

counteracts/revers a change

A

negative feedback

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7
Q

Negative or positive?

intensifies/increases a change

A

positive feedback

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8
Q

Why is holding your breath an example of a NEGATIVE feedback loop?

A

Your body is attempting to reverse effects of limited oxygen and excess carbon dioxide

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9
Q

Is shivering positive or negative feedback?

A

negative

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9
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When a pregnant woman goes into labor, large amounts of oxytocin are released into the bloodstream. This release of oxytocin results in stronger contractions during labor. Is the release of oxytocin positive or negative feedback?

A

positive

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10
Q

Is the release of clotting proteins positive or negative feedback?

A

positive

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11
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When your blood-glucose level is too low, your pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon causes glucose to be released from the liver into the bloodstream. Is this an example of a positive or negative feedback loop?

A

negative

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12
Q

If someone with type 1 diabetes doesn’t control their blood-sugar level, which organ systems could be affected?

A

every organ system is affected

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13
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What is function for this muscle tissue?

skeletal muscle

A

attaches to the skeleton

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14
Q

What is function for this muscle tissue?

cardiac muscle

A

found only in the heart

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15
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What is function for this muscle tissue?

smooth muscle

A

lines organs and moves substances

16
Q

Is it voluntary/involuntary?

cardiac muscle

A

controlled involuntarily

17
Q

Is it voluntary/involuntary?

skeletal muscle

A

controlled voluntarily

18
Q

Is it voluntary/involuntary?

smooth muscle

A

controlled involuntarily

19
Q

Bones, ligaments
or tendons?

connects bone to bone

20
Q

Bones, ligaments or tendons?

supports the body

21
Q

Bones, ligaments or tendons?

connects bone to muscle

22
Q

What is not a function of the integumentary system?

A

moving the body