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In a general sense, homeostasis is the property of a system, either open or closed, that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, constant condition.

More specifically, in science, homeostasis is the ability for something to maintain or return to an equilibrium state. Cellular homeostasis and natural evolution are examples of this.

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What is a benefit of homeostatsis?

i dont know but what i can tell u is ask your science teacher because im in 7th grade and we are learning about that


If you are sick and have fever is your body in complete homeostasis?

This question does not quite make sense because homeostatsis is the maintence of stable internal organs despite conditions on the outside. But, trying to answer your question,no, because the organs are not affected.


Are the salt particles able to cross the membrane?

If you are referring to osmosis, the salt doesn't cross the membrane, water does. Water will move into the salt water to attempt to dilute it to create homeostatsis, or equal concentrations on each side of the membrane.


Can you have intermittent nausea from not eating enough?

yes because if you do not have the same amount of food as you normally do, your body will not be nourished enough, so that can cause nausea pain


What mechanisms did elaine's body employ to maintain homeostatsis?

Elaine's body likely used various mechanisms to maintain homeostasis, such as temperature regulation through sweating or shivering, hormone regulation through the endocrine system, and fluid balance through the kidneys. Additionally, feedback loops involving the nervous system may have played a role in maintaining equilibrium in her body systems.


Ph is kept constant because?

Homeostatsis is how the body keeps conditions inside it is the same. During exercise or exertion a person will have a high level of carbon dioxide in their bloodstream hope this helps


What role does skin play in homeostatsis?

Skin plays a key role in homeostasis by helping regulate body temperature through sweat production and blood vessel dilation/constriction. It also acts as a barrier to protect against pathogens and helps regulate water loss and absorption. Additionally, skin contains nerve receptors that provide feedback to the body about external stimuli, aiding in maintaining overall balance and stability.


How does the gallbladder affect the teeth?

The gallbladder is very important in acid-base homeostatsis which has some bearing on calcium metabolsm and could possibly effect the teeth. This relationship is the basis of at least one research paper: "Effects of acid-base status and fluoride on the composition of the mineral in developing enamel and dentine in the dog"


How do the digestive circulatory and respiratory systems work together?

Yes,because if one will stop a person will die.


How do each body system work with other systems to keep the body perfect?

Keeping the body perfect is the same as homeostasis i.e. maintenance of internal environment. There are control systems in body which coordinate the functioning of different systems. There is aset point for variable so that varous variable characteristics of internal environment are kept in healthy range. The control systems [usually neuroendocrine] have positive and negative feed back mechanisms and feed back gains to achieve homeostatsis, i.e perfect body. For example these systems increase the blood flow to stomach after food and increase breathing heart rate to get more oxygen after muscular exercise.


How insulin signals a cell to take in glucose from the blood?

The insulin binds to insulin receptors on the surface of muscle or liver cells. This opens up little holes in the cell membrane called glucose transporters. Glucose flows through the glucose transporter due to the concentration gradient of glucose being higher in the extracellular environment. This is called diffusion. The membrane only stays permeable (open) to glucose so long as there is insulin bound to the receptors on the cell surface. Eventually the insulin is released and the glucose transporter closes. The cell then starts to digest the glucose via complicated processes called glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation.


What is homeostatus?

Homeostasis means any self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability, while adjusting to conditions with dynamic responses that are optimal for survival. H homeostasis is characterized by a high general energy level. It is optimal for vital functions.