Homeostasis
Introduction
Homeo - same
Stasis -- standing still
Dynamic equilibrium
Disruptors
Detectors
Control system
Effectors
Body made of billions of cells
All dependent on on-going complex biochemistry
Depends on a finely tuned environment
Constant energy production, nutrients, vitamins, amino acids, glucose, oxygen
New nutrients supplies, just right amounts.
Removal of waste products or cells will die.
Selective removal of many components.
Examples
Fluid and electrolytes
Body temperature
Blood pressure
Blood oxygenation
Red cell volumes
Endocrine hormone regulation
Blood sugar, blood nutrients
Toxin elimination
21 июл 2024