Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Define homeostasis and explain its significance.
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The metabolic activity can be defined as chemical reactions that take place inside the body of an organism to carry out the life-sustaining activities.
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Homeostasis refers to the properties of cells, tissue, or organism by which it can regulate the stable and constant environment for proper functioning. Several biochemical and physiological pathways are involved in achieving it.
Homeostasis regulates the average conditions for enzymatic action throughout the body and cellular function.
It is also responsible for maintaining the constant temperature inside the body irrespective of changes in the external environment's temperature.
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