Decide whether each statement about hormones and their role in homeostasis is true or false.

Question

The body uses feedback loops to regulate the amount of hormones.

Hormones tell the body when, where, and how to grow.

Positive feedback is when one hormone influences the level of another hormone to slow down or inhibit a process in the body.

Hormones released during labor are an example of a negative feedback loop.

Hormones affect development, behavior, and reproduction.

Answer 1

Here are the evaluations of each statement regarding hormones and their role in homeostasis:

1. The body uses feedback loops to regulate the amount of hormones.
   True - The body employs negative feedback loops to maintain hormone levels within a desirable range.

2. Hormones tell the body when, where, and how to grow.
   True - Hormones play a critical role in growth and development, signaling the body about when and how growth processes should occur.

3. Positive feedback is when one hormone influences the level of another hormone to slow down or inhibit a process in the body.
   False - Positive feedback amplifies a process or increases the production of a hormone, rather than slowing it down or inhibiting it.

4. Hormones released during labor are an example of a negative feedback loop.
   False - Hormones such as oxytocin during labor operate on a positive feedback loop, enhancing contractions rather than inhibiting them.

5. Hormones affect development, behavior, and reproduction.
   True - Hormones are involved in numerous bodily functions, including development, behavior, and reproductive processes.

In summary:

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True