Homeostasis Flashcards

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what is it?

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Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a relatively stable internal state that persists despite changes in the world outside

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How is it important?

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to maintain the established internal environment without being overcome by external stimuli that exist to disrupt the balance

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what does it do?

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to maintain the established internal environment without being overcome by external stimuli that exist to disrupt the balance

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what does it involve?

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The tendency to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment for example glucose.

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