Homeostasis and Body Regulation Quiz
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What is the purpose of homeostasis in the body?

To allow the body's cells to work at their optimum

Why does the body use so much energy even during sleep?

To maintain a constant internal environment

What does homeostasis refer to?

The process of keeping things the same

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Homeostasis

  • Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
  • The purpose of homeostasis is to maintain a constant internal environment, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the body's cells and organs.

Energy Expenditure

  • The body uses energy even during sleep because it needs to maintain its internal functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, and body temperature regulation.
  • A significant amount of energy is required to maintain homeostasis, even when the body is at rest.

Definition of Homeostasis

  • Homeostasis refers to the dynamic equilibrium that the body maintains in order to preserve a stable internal environment.

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Test your knowledge about homeostasis, the process that allows the body's cells to work at their optimum by maintaining a constant internal environment. Learn about the automatic control systems that regulate temperature, water levels, ions, and blood sugar.

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