Describes the physical and chemical parameters that an organism must maintain to allow proper functioning of its component cells.
The processes whereby the internal environment of an organism tends to remain balanced and stable.
The ability or tendency to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting physiological processes.
Self-regulating biological and psychological processes that maintain the stability and equilibrium of the organism.
The control of concentration of key components (in blood etc.) to ensure constancy and physiological normalisation of their concentrations.
A state of equilibrium and internal balance of the body.
The state of dynamic equilibrium (balance) of the functioning of the internal environment of the body.
A tendency toward maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment in the bodies of higher animals through a series of interacting physiological processes. An example is the mammal’s maintenance of a constant body temperature despite extremes in weather temperature.
Tendency for the internal environment of the body to remain constant in spite of varying external conditions.
Tendency of the body systems to maintain stability even though they are exposed to continually changing outside forces.
A state of equilibrium within the body.
The tendency of an organism to maintain physiological equilibrium.
The process by which the functions and chemistry of a cell or internal organ are kept stable, even when external conditions vary greatly.
A state of physiological equilibrium where anabolic and catabolic processes are in balance.
Steady state in the internal environment of the body (e.g., temperature, electrolyte balance, respiration, heart rate) maintained by various feedback and control mechanisms, involving primarily the nervous and endocrine systems.
Condition of equilibrium in which the internal state of the body is maintained by ongoing processes of feedback and regulatory functions in response to internal and external conditions.
The maintenance of stable internal physiological or psychological conditions by the body. Organisms attempt to maintain relatively stable internal environments whenever possible. For example, a high level of carbon dioxide in body fluids will automatically trigger a person to breathe faster in an attempt to restore the carbon dioxide level to normal.
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.
The normal physiological process which ensures that the body’s internal systems, such as. its metabolism, blood pressure and body temperature, maintain an equilibrium whatever the conditions of the outside environment. For example, the body temperature remains at around 37 °C (98.4 °F) in a cold or a hot climate.
The state of dynamic equilibrium of the internal environment of the body that is maintained by the ever-changing processes of feedback and regulation in response to external or internal changes.
A steady state or balance; the normal, balanced state of the body’s internal systems.
The biological self-regulation process that enables an organism to adapt to life’s demands.
The sustenance of a perpetual and invariable inner milieu.
The proclivity of a familial structure to uphold internal equilibrium and exhibit resistance towards alterations.
Homeostasis refers to the automatic processes through which the body sustains a stable internal environment despite fluctuations occurring within or outside it. This balance is crucial for the efficient functioning of tissues and organs, which can only operate optimally within a specific range of physical conditions. The body achieves this regulation by employing negative feedback mechanisms. For instance, when the body overheats, sweating is triggered to bring the temperature back to normal. Homeostasis also extends to the regulation of blood pressure and the levels of natural chemicals like glucose in the body.
At times, homeostatic mechanisms can experience malfunctions. A notable example is diabetes mellitus, where there is an issue with insulin production, leading to improper regulation of blood glucose levels.