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What does homeostasis refer to in living systems?
What does homeostasis refer to in living systems?
Which of the following is included in the variables regulated by homeostasis?
Which of the following is included in the variables regulated by homeostasis?
What is the condition of optimal functioning for an organism that homeostasis aims to maintain?
What is the condition of optimal functioning for an organism that homeostasis aims to maintain?
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Homeostasis in Living Systems
- Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
- It involves the regulation of various physiological variables to ensure optimal functioning.
Variables Regulated by Homeostasis
- Body temperature
- Blood sugar levels
- Blood pressure
- pH levels
- Oxygen levels
- Water balance
- Ion balance
Optimal Functioning Condition
- Homeostasis aims to maintain a state of optimal functioning, which is a condition where an organism's physiological processes are operating within a narrow range of values, allowing for optimal health and performance.
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Test your knowledge of homeostasis, the state of steady internal, physical, chemical, and social conditions maintained by living systems. This quiz covers the concept of optimal functioning and the variables involved.
