Homeostasis – Concepts of Biology

homeostasis  Homeostasis is involved in every organ system of the body In a similar vein, no one organ system of the body acts alone; regulation of body Homeostasis is an organism's process of maintaining a stable internal environment suitable for sustaining life The word homeostasis derives

Homeostasis is defined as a self-regulating process by which a living organism can maintain internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions  This is needed for enzyme action and all cell functions In the human body, homeostasis controls: ○ Blood glucose concentration ○ Body temperature ○ Water

homeostasis and organization Page 2 Lesson Overview Homeostasis and Cells The Cell as an Organism Unicellular organisms dominate life on Earth  Homeostasis Homeostasis, or maintaining a steady body temperature, is achieved through