Temperature Control (Cambridge O Level Biology)

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Which of the following statements is a correct reason that humans sweat?

  • To lose water through the surface of the skin.

  • To increase water loss from the kidneys.

  • To increase heat loss from the body.

  • To reduce blood glucose levels.

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An athlete takes part in a marathon. 

What would be the effect of an athlete taking part in a marathon race on a hot, sunny day? 

  volume of water reabsorbed in the kidneys volume of water lost from the skin effect on hairs on the skin
A less decreases lie flat
B more decreases erect
C less increases lie flat
D more increases lie flat

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    Which structures are all involved in controlling human body temperature?

    • blood vessels near the skin surface, pituitary gland and sweat glands

    • blood vessels near the skin surface, hypothalamus and muscles

    • kidneys, pituitary gland and sweat glands

    • kidneys, hypothalamus and muscles

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    What changes occur in the skin when a person becomes very cold?

      hair effector muscles effect blood vessels effect
    A contract air trapped against skin constrict less heat loss by radiation
    B contract less air trapped against skin dilate more heat loss by radiation
    C relax air trapped against skin dilate less heat loss by radiation
    D relax less air trapped against skin constrict more heat loss by radiation

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      The diagram shows the homeostatic control of body temperature.q2-14-5-temperature-control-hard-mcq-cie-o-level-biology

      What are corrective mechanisms P and Q and coordinator R? 

        corrective mechanisms coordinator R
        P Q
      A sweating more blood flows close to the skin surface brain
      B sweating more blood flows close to the skin surface skin
      C shivering less blood flows close to the skin surface brain
      D shivering less blood flows close to the skin surface skin

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