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What is the term for the steady state maintained by the cell?
Cells cannot adapt to physiological stresses.
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What happens to a cell when the stress it faces is overwhelming?
Cell injury and death occur.
A cell's ability to survive and maintain function is affected by ______ that can lead to cell injury.
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Study Notes
Cell Homeostasis and Adaptation
- Cells maintain a steady state called homeostasis.
- Cells adapt to stresses to maintain survival and function
- If stress is overwhelming or adaptation is ineffective, cell injury and death occur.
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Test your knowledge on cell homeostasis and the adaptation mechanisms cells use to survive stress. Explore the balance cells maintain and the consequences of overwhelming stress. This quiz will challenge your understanding of cell function and injury.
