Body Organization and Homeostasis

The hairs on Xander's arms just started lying flat against his skin. Which is most likely his internal body temperature?

38 deg C

Which organ systems are used to help the body shiver?

nervous and muscular

A(n) ________ is a group of organs that work together to perform a common function.

organ system

How does the body maintain homeostasis when its inner temperature becomes higher than the normal body temperature?

sweating

The lungs, nose, and trachea are organs of the respiratory system. Which best describes these organs?

they deliver oxygen to the blood

An interaction of systems allows for the body to warm itself when it is cold. Which processes help the body warm up when it is cold?

Shivering Goosebumps forming hair on body standing up

After the body has begun shivering, what explains why it would stop shivering?

When body temperature returns to normal, the nervous system sends a message to the muscular system to stop shaking.

After running, Ollie's blood pressure was high. His nervous system sensed this and sent a message to decrease heart rate and blood flow. Which system worked together with the nervous system?

circulatory system