MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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Question
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How does the digestive system allow the body to maintain homeostasis?
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Shivering when cold to generate heat
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Producing more red blood cells when old ones die off
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Vomiting when contents aren’t right in the stomach
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Sweating when too hot to cool off
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Both the digestive system and the circulatory system are vital parts of the bodily systems, and must work together in order to maintain homeostasis in the body and keep it functioning properly.
Detailed explanation-2: -The digestive tract from the upper esophageal sphincter to the ileum participates in the vomiting process, but the role of the digestive tract in nausea is unclear.
Detailed explanation-3: -The digestive system plays a crucial role in the energy balance of the body. Moreover, it maintains homeostasis by maintaining consistent intestinal flora, as well as by keeping pH levels where they need to be. Note that much of digestion occurs on the unconscious level i.e. automatically.
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