Unit 4 Homeostasis Lesson 1 7.0

Question 1

What does the nervous system do?

Answer 1

Receives sensory data from the environment, which informs the body of external conditions and transmits signals throughout the body to regulate homeostasis

Question 2

What does the excretory system do?

Answer 2

Works to rid the body of waste and maintain a clean internal environment

Question 3

What does the endocrine system do?

Answer 3

Regulates the levels of various hormones that are essential to life processes

Question 4

What does the circulatory system do?

Answer 4

Carries hormones and other chemical throughout the body

Question 5

What does the immune system do?

Answer 5

Protects the body from infection and also fight infection

Question 6

What does the liver do?

Answer 6

Controls amino acid levels
Detoxifying harmful chemicals
Manufacturing important blood proteins

Question 7

What does the integumentary system do?

Answer 7

Maintaining a constant body temperature