Which of the following is an example of parasitism? a. clownfish defending sea anemone from other predators b. hookworms consuming blood from inside an animal's intestine c. barnacles living harmlessly on the side of a whale while collecting food d. tree frogs using the trees to hide from predators

homeostasis is the tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. and this is how it applies to the integumentary system. back to top. skin functions in homeostasis include protection, regulation of body temperature, sensory reception, water balance, synthesis of vitamins and hormones, and absorption of materials. when body temperature falls, the sweat glands constrict and sweat production decreases.