Question

1.

Ricardo is investigating ways that the human body maintains homeostasis. What is one way that the
body can maintain homeostasis?
A. When the hypothalamus senses an increase in body temperature it sends signals for the body to
produce sweat
B. When the hypothalamus senses an increase in body temperature it sends signals for the body to
increase cellular respiration,
C. When the hypothalamus senses a decrease in body temperature it sends signals for the kidneys
to produce urine,
D. When the hypothalamus senses a decrease in body temperature it sends signals for the body to
absorb nutrients from food,
E. When the hypothalamus senses a decrease in body temperature it sends signals for the liver to
release stored glucose.

Answer 1

A

Explanation: I believe that A is the answer because when your body senses that it is getting hotter it reacts by sweating.