Question

Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain internal balance despite changing external conditions. How does the respiratory system help maintain homeostasis?

Answer 1

A.Pushing the diaphragm causes air to flow out of the lungs, which pushes the blockage out.
B.Pushing the diaphragm causes blood to rush to the area that pushes the blockage out.
C.Pushing the diaphragm allows the brain to produce hormones that push the blockage out.
D.Pushing the diaphragm causes a person's ribs to contract, which pushes the blockage out.

Answer 2

i would say D?

Answer 3

what blockage?

Answer 4

hm, not sure? im just guessing.

Answer 5

hm well the respiratory system acts on the body by thermoregulating (e.g. breathing hot air out to cool down) and also on the pH blood buffer system (releasing \(CO_2\) shifts the bicarbonate equilibrium).

I dont know what any of these options have to do with homeostasis.

Answer 6

oh, well idk what the answer would be.

Answer 7

A?

Answer 8

I would say A, yeah

Answer 9

well, following your information, I would be guessing A then. I was confused by the term 'blockage'

Answer 10

thank you guys.

Answer 11

np!