Homeostasis Of The Body
Homeostasis
A state of balance in the body
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Homeostasis
“the tendency of a system, esp. the physiological system of higher animals, to maintain internal stability, owing to the coordinated response of its parts to any situation or stimulus tending to disturb its normal condition or function” - Dictionary.com Unabridged (v
1.1)
“The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.” - American Heritage Stedman's Medical
Dictionary
Definition of
Homeostasis
homeo = same; stasis = standing
Homeostasis is the term we use to describe the constant state of the internal environment. Homeostasis is a state of balance in the body.
The processes and activities that help to maintain homeostasis are referred to as homeostatic mechanisms.
What is Homeostasis?
Body cells work best if they have the correct
Temperature
Water levels
Glucose concentration
Your body has mechanisms to keep the cells in a constant environment.
Constant internal
Environment
Conditions in the body need to be kept steady and this involves balancing inputs with outputs
Concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide
pH of the internal environment
Concentration of nutrients and waste products
Water content
Body Temperature
Concentration of salt and other electrolytes
Organs involved in
Homeostasis
Organs involved in
Homeostasis
Hypothalamus – Monitors water, temperature and carbon dioxide content of the blood.
Pituitary Gland – (master gland) secretes a number of hormones, including ADH which is important for regulating water content
Lungs – involved in removal of Carbon Dioxide
Liver – controls glucose content in the body, also involved in temperature regulation.
Organs involved in
Homeostasis
Pancreas – involved in maintaining a constant amount of glucose in the body through the actions of glucagon and insulin. Kidney – Involved in controlling the amount
A state of balance in the body
Whoa
Homeostasis
“the tendency of a system, esp. the physiological system of higher animals, to maintain internal stability, owing to the coordinated response of its parts to any situation or stimulus tending to disturb its normal condition or function” - Dictionary.com Unabridged (v
1.1)
“The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.” - American Heritage Stedman's Medical
Dictionary
Definition of
Homeostasis
homeo = same; stasis = standing
Homeostasis is the term we use to describe the constant state of the internal environment. Homeostasis is a state of balance in the body.
The processes and activities that help to maintain homeostasis are referred to as homeostatic mechanisms.
What is Homeostasis?
Body cells work best if they have the correct
Temperature
Water levels
Glucose concentration
Your body has mechanisms to keep the cells in a constant environment.
Constant internal
Environment
Conditions in the body need to be kept steady and this involves balancing inputs with outputs
Concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide
pH of the internal environment
Concentration of nutrients and waste products
Water content
Body Temperature
Concentration of salt and other electrolytes
Organs involved in
Homeostasis
Organs involved in
Homeostasis
Hypothalamus – Monitors water, temperature and carbon dioxide content of the blood.
Pituitary Gland – (master gland) secretes a number of hormones, including ADH which is important for regulating water content
Lungs – involved in removal of Carbon Dioxide
Liver – controls glucose content in the body, also involved in temperature regulation.
Organs involved in
Homeostasis
Pancreas – involved in maintaining a constant amount of glucose in the body through the actions of glucagon and insulin. Kidney – Involved in controlling the amount