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Homeostasis definition
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The regulation of internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimal function in response to changes
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Functions regulated by homeostasis
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Blood glucose concentration, body temperature, water levels, enzyme action
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Involuntary control of homeostasis
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Controlled by the brain stem and spinal cord without conscious effort
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Automatic control systems
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May involve nervous responses or chemical responses
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Components of control systems
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Receptors, coordination centres (brain/spinal cord), effectors (muscles/glands)
