Glossary

Homeostasis

Homeostasis

Homöostase·Also: Gleichgewicht

Homeostasis refers to the body's efforts to keep its internal balance constant, for example with regard to temperature, blood sugar or fluid balance. Control mechanisms continuously compensate for deviations.

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