What is homeostasis - correct answer ✔✔state of relative constancy, helps maintain internal condition.
Dictates functions in our body based on the environment
Homeostasis and temperature - correct answer ✔✔stimulus occurs, sensor picks it up, delivers the
message to the control (brain), brain sends message to effector in order to create an effect and combat
the stimulus
Characteristics of humans similar to other organisms - correct answer ✔✔1) Made of cells (building
blocks of living organisms)
2) growth and maintain their organization by taking in chemicals and energy
3) Metabolism
4) Homeostasis
5) Response to stimuli
6) Reproduction
7) Products of evolutionary development and are subject to evolutionary change
How are humans unique - correct answer ✔✔1) acquire and use complex languages
2) our culture
3) ability to plan for the future
4) ability to shape the environment
Outline the scientific method - correct answer ✔✔1) Make an observation and ask a question
2) Research the question in the scientific method
3) Formulate a hypothesis
4) Design and perform an experiment to test hypothesis
5) Collect and organize data
6) Interpret results, draw conclusions
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