Classify the following statements below based upon whether the organism is maint
ID: 47424 • Letter: C
Question
Classify the following statements below based upon whether the organism is maintaining correct homeostatic levels or not.
1. A woman is told she has high blood glucose levels.
2. An 80 year old grandfather is happy that he does not need cholesterol medicine.
3. A soccer player experiences bag leg cramps.
4. A person has a temperature 37 degrees Celsius.
5. A plant bends to capture the correct amount of sunlight needed.
6. A runner is sweating profusely and breathing heavily.
7. A plant shows signs of leaf death
8. During winter, bees keep the interior of the hives between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius.
Explanation / Answer
1. A woman is told she has high blood glucose levels : wrong homeostatic levels
2. An 80 year old grandfather is happy that he does not need cholesterol medicine : wrong homeostatic levels
3. A soccer player experiences bag leg cramps : wrong homeostatic levels
4. A person has a temperature 37 degrees Celsius : correct homeostatic levels
5. A plant bends to capture the correct amount of sunlight needed : correct homeostatic levels
6. A runner is sweating profusely and breathing heavily. : correct homeostatic levels
7. A plant shows signs of leaf death : wrong homeostatic levels
8. During winter, bees keep the interior of the hives between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius : wrong homeostatic levels