Question

1. In your own words, explain the role of the digestive, endocrine, and excretory systems in maintaining homeostasis.

2. Give an example of two other body systems that work together, and explain how they support each other.

Answer 1

1. The digestive and excretory systems work together to process the food that you eat. The glands of the endocrine system secrete hormones into the bloodstream to maintain homeostasis and regulate metabolism. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland are the command-and-control centers, directing hormones to other glands and throughout the body.

2. The respiratory system and the circulatory system. Explanation They work together to deliver oxygen to cells and to get rid of the carbon dioxide they produce.