Does anybody know what the word homeostasis means?
2006-12-24 17:31:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Homeostasis means...
According to my teacher: Responding to simulus
According to a dictionary: The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.
2006-12-24 17:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by Julita 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homeostatis is a state of dynamic equilibrium. Living things are not a rock. We have both internal and external sensors that detect temperature, oxygen, pH in our blood, etc. Those factors must be kept within certain ranges or we will die. So a homeostatic system detects those changes, and will compensate for any change with a counter-process. There should be a negative feedback in the system so you don't overshoot the range. A room thermostat is a good example of such a system. The room might have a constant temperature, but at one time the heating system is on, at another the air conditioning system is on. The thermostat has to detect the air temperature and maintain it, be able to switch between the two systems (cold/heat), and know when to turn those systems off.
2016-03-29 06:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homeostasis is the property of an open system, especially living organisms, to regulate its internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition, by means of multiple dynamic equilibrium adjustments, controlled by interrelated regulation mechanisms. The term was coined in 1932 by Michael Ohanian from the Greek homoios (same, like, resembling) and stasis (to stand, posture).
2006-12-24 17:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by steffdog_66869 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homeostasis means the ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.
2006-12-24 17:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Electric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The maintenance of a relatively stable state of equilibrium between interrelated physiological, psychological, or social factors characteristic of an individual or group.
Social stability I guess. Peace and Goodwill toward men.
Merry Christmas.
2006-12-24 17:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment in response to change.
2006-12-24 17:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jon's Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means to keep everything in balance, like all of your body's organs work together to keep homeostasis(a good balance)
2006-12-24 17:33:41 · answer #7 · answered by Boop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure it means where an animal or whatever has a certain way it lives. Like adaptation.
2006-12-24 17:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by ?{Kassie}? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a balanced state
2006-12-24 17:34:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a constant state, like your body's homeostatic temperature is 98.6
2006-12-24 17:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Leo j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋