Nicotiana attenuata is subject to damage by both generalist and specialist herbivores. The production of nicotine is not effective against one specialist, M. sexta. If an individual of N. attenuata is being eaten by both M. sexta and a generalist herbivore, what would you expect to happen?

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.