In general, when will organisms compete for space, food, and other resources? a) when there are many organisms in the environment b) when there are only a few organisms in the environment c) organisms do not compete for space, food, or other resources d) when they are the only member of their species in the environment

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.