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Homeostasis (Homeostatic Regulatory mechanism
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Homeostasis
The tendency of physiological systems working together to resist change in order to maintain/preserve a stable, relatively constant internal environment
Regarding temperature,
fluid composition (nutrient concentration, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels),
fluid volume,
waste product concentration and
blood pressure of the body
Control Centre
Nervous System
The Brain
Fast, specific, short term
Neural impulses
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Disease
Most are resolved through homeostatic mechanisms
Severe infection, injury, stress or genetic abnormality can overwhelm homeostatic mechanisms
This can result in malfunction of organ systems and illness or disease
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