Process Homeostasis

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• Homeostasis — (from Greek: ὅμος, hómos , equal ; and ιστημι, istēmi , to stand lit. to stand equally ; coined by Walter Bradford Cannon) is the property of either an open system or a closed system, especially a living organism, that regulates its internal… …   Wikipedia

• homeostasis — homeostatic /hoh mee euh stat ik/, adj. homeostatically, adv. /hoh mee euh stay sis/, n. 1. the tendency of a system, esp. the physiological system of higher animals, to maintain internal stability, owing to the coordinated response of its parts… …   Universalium

• homeostasis — 1. The state of equilibrium (balance between opposing pressures) in the body with respect to various functions and to the chemical compositions of the fluids and tissues. 2. The processes through which such bodily equilibrium is maintained.… …   Medical dictionary

• homeostasis — n. the physiological process by which the internal systems of the body (e.g. blood pressure, body temperature, acid base balance) are maintained at equilibrium, despite variations in the external conditions. Derivatives: homeostatic adj …   The new mediacal dictionary

• Predictive homeostasis — Homeostasis is the process by which the body remains in balance. This is fundamentalized by the various organs, enzymes, and hormones that monitor and counteract any malfunctions that precipitate. The body easily allows itself to balance quickly… …   Wikipedia

• Human homeostasis — refers to the body s ability to regulate its internal physiology to maintain stability in response to fluctuations in the outside environment. The liver and kidneys help maintain homeostasis. The liver is responsible for metabolizing toxic… …   Wikipedia

• Acid–base homeostasis — Blood gas, acid base, gas exchange terms PaO2 Arterial oxygen tension, or partial pressure PAO2 Alveolar oxygen tension, or partial pressure PACO2 Arterial carbon dioxide tension, or partial pressure PaCO2 Alveolar carbon dioxide tension, or… …   Wikipedia

• Subcutaneous fat — is found just beneath the skin as opposed to visceral fat which is found in the peritoneal cavity. Subcutaneous fat can be measured using body fat calipers giving a rough estimate of total body adiposity. This fat aids in the process homeostasis …   Wikipedia

• human disease — Introduction       an impairment of the normal state of a human being that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. health versus disease       Before human disease can be discussed, the meanings of the terms health, physical fitness, illness …   Universalium

• endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction  group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… …   Universalium

• excretion — excretion1 /ik skree sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of excreting. 2. the substance excreted, as urine or sweat, or certain plant products. [1595 1605; < LL excretion (s. of excretio) that which is sifted out. See EXCRETE, ION] excretion2 /ik skree… …   Universalium