Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Tendency of an organism to maintain a constant internal environment
A)catecholamines
B)corticosteroids
C)electrolyte
D)glucocorticoid
E)homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Tendency of an organism to maintain a constant internal environment
A)catecholamines
B)corticosteroids
C)electrolyte
D)glucocorticoid
E)homeostasis
F)hypothalamus
G)mineralocorticoid
H)sympathomimetic
I)sella turcica
J)target tissue

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment within an organism.

Answer: F
 The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes in the body, including the maintenance of homeostasis.

Answer: D and G
 Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are two types of corticosteroids produced by the adrenal gland that are involved in regulating the body's response to stress and maintaining electrolyte balance.

Answer: H
 Sympathomimetic refers to any substance or drug that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response in the body.

Answer: I
 The sella turcica is a bony structure located at the base of the skull that houses the pituitary gland, which plays a key role in regulating various hormones in the body.

Answer: J
 Target tissue refers to any tissue or organ in the body that is affected by a particular hormone or chemical messenger.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings