Question detail
How do nervous responses contribute to homeostasis?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Homeostasis
Question
- A. By releasing hormones into the bloodstream
- B. By transmitting signals quickly to effectors
- C. By storing energy for later use
- D. By increasing blood glucose levels
Answer
The correct option is By transmitting signals quickly to effectors. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that automatic control systems may involve nervous responses or chemical responses in the subtopic Homeostasis.
Explanation
The correct option is By transmitting signals quickly to effectors. By transmitting signals quickly to effectors is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that automatic control systems may involve nervous responses or chemical responses. This belongs to the subtopic Homeostasis within Homeostasis, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Homeostasis.
Common mistake
Confusing Nervous and Chemical Responses
Students often mix up nervous responses with chemical responses, failing to clearly differentiate between the two types of automatic control systems.
To fix this, students should study the characteristics of each response type, noting that nervous responses are typically fast and involve electrical signals, while chemical responses are slower and involve hormones.
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