Why is homeostasis important to human survival

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List and explain 3 examples from your text that illustrate how structure of a body part makes its function possible.

1. In other words "form follows function" how does the anatomy of the body part enable the physiology of that body part?

2. Why is homeostasis important to human survival? Describe in detail two homeostatic functions of the human body.

3. Given all of the advantages of melanin, why doesn't everyone have dark skin today? What is a more likely explanation of the function of melanin beyond protection from skin cancer?

4. Variations in melanin production have a negative impact to humanity when people relate skin color to racial stereotypes. Give an example of how skin color adversely effects medical care in the United States.

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