Importance of Homeostasis Flashcards

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What is homeostasis?

The maintenance of a constant internal environment inside the body, in response to internal and external change.

Why must the body maintain a constant internal environment?

So that cells work properly and enzymes stay at their optimum conditions.

Give three conditions in the body that are kept constant by homeostasis.

Blood glucose concentration, body temperature and the water content of the body.

What is negative feedback?

When a change in a condition triggers a response that brings the level back towards normal.