Definition:
Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of the internal environment in the body of
an organism such as:
- Temperature
- Water
- Ph
- Blood pressure
Homeostasis In Human
Our body has a mechanism that can regulate body temperature, water
content and when to be in a balance and stable condition
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The most important homeostasis in the human body are
(i) the regulation of water
(ii) the regulation of body temperature
Increase Water
content in the body decrease
Increase
Body temperature decrease
NORMAL TEMPERATURE
1. Blood vessels constrict to let more blood flow away from the skin to reduce heat
loss.
2. The hair is erect to trap a layer of air that acts as a layer of heat insulator.