Homeostatic Ability

Question 1

Homeostatic ability of integumentary

Answer 1

Sweat glands help thermoregulation; skin helps maintain steady internal environment

Question 2

Homeostatic ability of skeletal

Answer 2

Maintainence of Ca and P in blood

Question 3

Homeostatic ability of muscular

Answer 3

Skeletal provide voluntary movement and encourages venous return in extremities. Smooth provide involuntary movement esp of organs. Cardiac circulates blood.

Question 4

Homeostatic ability of nervous

Answer 4

Principle regulatory system

Question 5

Homeostatic ability of endocrine

Answer 5

Regulation of metabolic activities and blood levels of substances

Question 6

Homeostatic ability of circulatory

Answer 6

Transports O2, nutrients, hormones; removes waste; maintains pH, water and ionic balance of tissues

Question 7

Homeostatic ability of respiratory

Answer 7

Maintain blood O2 and regulates blood pH. Eliminates CO2.

Question 8

Homeostatic ability of digestive

Answer 8

Maintains adequate supplies of fuel molecules and building materials.

Question 9

Homeostatic ability of urinary

Answer 9

Regulates blood chemistry in conjunction with endocrine system

Question 10

Homeostatic ability of reproductive

Answer 10

Passes on genetic material. Maintains secondary sexual characteristics.