Here are the responses for each question:
Question 1: Which body systems can you control in this activity for the virtual person? Select all that apply (5 points)
- Body Temperature
- Sleep
- Blood Pressure
- Oxygen Need
- Blood Delivery
- Glucose
- Food Intake
- Pulse
Answer: Body Temperature, Sleep, Blood Pressure, Oxygen Need, Blood Delivery, Glucose, Food Intake, Pulse. (You can control all the listed body systems.)
Question 2: What happens to the rate of blood delivery if your heart rate increases? (1 point)
Answer: Blood delivery rate increases.
Question 3: If your body is in need of more oxygen should you increase or decrease respiration (breathe faster or slower)? (1 point)
Answer: Increase (breathe faster) and breathe more shallowly.
Question 4: Vasodilation is when your blood vessels get larger to allow more blood to pass through. What is the effect of vasodilation on your blood pressure? (1 point)
Answer: Your blood pressure decreases (gets lower).
Question 5: If your body temperature increases (you get hot), what happens to your rate of perspiration? Do you sweat more or less? (1 point)
Answer: Your rate of perspiration increases (you sweat more to cool off).
Question 6: As your blood sugar drops, your body will release what chemical to stabilize it (bring it back to normal)? (1 point)
Answer: glucagon.
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