Homeostatic Functions Of Body Systems

Question 1

Integumentary

Answer 1

Separates internal environment from external environment

Question 2

Skeletal

Answer 2

Supports and protects internal environment, allowing movement; stores minerals that can be moved in and out of internal fluid

Question 3

Muscular

Answer 3

Powers and directs movements; provides heat

Question 4

Nervous

Answer 4

Regulates homeostatic mechanisms, sensing changes, integrating information and sending signals to effectors

Question 5

Endocrine

Answer 5

Homeostatic regulation by secreting signalling hormones that travel through internal environment to effector cells

Question 6

Cardiovascular

Answer 6

Maintains internal constancy by transporting nutrients, water, oxygen, hormones, and waste

Question 7

Lymphatic

Answer 7

Maintains constant fluid pressure by draining excess fluid from tissues, cleaning it and recycling it back to the bloodstream

Question 8

Immune

Answer 8

Defends internal environment against harmful bacteria

Question 9

Respiratory

Answer 9

Maintains stable o2 and Co2 levels in the body

Question 10

Digestive

Answer 10

Maintains relatively constant nutrient level in the body by digesting food and absorbing nutrients

Question 11

Urinary

Answer 11

Maintains constantly low level of waste and regulates pH on the internal environment

Question 12

Reproductive

Answer 12

Passes genetic code containing information for forming a body and maintaining homeostasis to offspring

Question 13

Set point Range

Answer 13

80-100 mg of glucose per decilitre of blood