Homeostasis in Pharmacology

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What does 'homeostasis' refer to?

The maintenance of constant internal environment of the body

What is the internal environment in the body?

Extracellular fluid (ECF)

Why is the concept of homeostasis important in physiology?

It explains why various physiological functions are to be maintained within a normal range and how they are brought back to normal if deviated.

What is the ultimate goal of an organism in terms of internal environment?

To have a normal healthy living achieved by the maintenance of internal environment within set limits. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the internal environment deviates beyond the set limits?

The body suffers from malfunction or dysfunction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of physiology?

The central focus of physiology is the study of functions and mechanisms in a living system. Signup and view all the answers

How is the field of physiology divided based on the classes of organisms?

The field of physiology can be divided into medical physiology, animal physiology, plant physiology, cell physiology, and comparative physiology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological state, and how does it differ from the pathological state?

Physiological state refers to the condition of normal function, while the pathological state refers to abnormal conditions, including human diseases. Signup and view all the answers

What disciplines form the foundations of physiology?

The foundations of physiology span a range of key disciplines, including anatomy, biophysics, biochemistry, and communication between cells. Signup and view all the answers

For what exceptional achievements in physiology is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded for exceptional scientific achievements in physiology related to the field of medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key disciplines that form the foundations of physiology?

Anatomy, biophysics, biochemistry, and genetics are key disciplines that form the foundations of physiology. Signup and view all the answers

In what conditions is the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded for exceptional scientific achievements related to the field of medicine. Signup and view all the answers

What are the central elements of physiological functioning?

The central elements of physiological functioning are biophysical and biochemical processes, homeostatic control mechanisms, and communication between cells. Signup and view all the answers

How does the field of physiology classify organisms?

The field of physiology classifies organisms into medical physiology, animal physiology, plant physiology, cell physiology, and comparative physiology. Signup and view all the answers