Question
student is investigating how different body systems work together to maintain homeostasis. The student finds that after eating a meal, the digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, and the circulatory system transports these nutrients to cells.
Which additional body system is directly involved in maintaining homeostasis in this process, and what is its role?
(5 Points)
The nervous system, which directs the movement of food through the digestive tract.
The respiratory system, which absorbs nutrients from the food.
The excretory system, which transports nutrients through the bloodstream.
The integumentary system, which stores nutrients for later use.
Which additional body system is directly involved in maintaining homeostasis in this process, and what is its role?
(5 Points)
The nervous system, which directs the movement of food through the digestive tract.
The respiratory system, which absorbs nutrients from the food.
The excretory system, which transports nutrients through the bloodstream.
The integumentary system, which stores nutrients for later use.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In this process, the **nervous system, which directs the movement of food through the digestive tract**, is the additional body system directly involved in maintaining homeostasis.
The nervous system plays a critical role by controlling and coordinating the functions of the digestive system, including the movement of food. It sends signals that initiate digestive processes, regulate the release of digestive enzymes and hormones, and ensure proper peristalsis (the movement of food through the digestive tract). This coordination helps maintain homeostasis by ensuring that nutrients are broken down and absorbed efficiently, facilitating their transport via the circulatory system to where they are needed in the body.
The nervous system plays a critical role by controlling and coordinating the functions of the digestive system, including the movement of food. It sends signals that initiate digestive processes, regulate the release of digestive enzymes and hormones, and ensure proper peristalsis (the movement of food through the digestive tract). This coordination helps maintain homeostasis by ensuring that nutrients are broken down and absorbed efficiently, facilitating their transport via the circulatory system to where they are needed in the body.