Which of the following statements is true? a. animals cannot make their own food because they do not have vacuoles. b. when you eat a carrot, you are eating ground tissue. c. the main function of dermal tissue is photosynthesis. d. the cerebrum controlls balance and coordination.

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.