ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term “steady state” refer to with respect to the process of homeostasis?
A
balanced external environment
B
balanced internal environment
C
changing external environment
D
changing internal environment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant or unchanging “normal” internal environment during unstressed conditions. Steady state is also defined as a constant internal environment, but this does not necessarily mean that the internal environment is at rest and normal.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Homeostasis refers to an organism’s ability to regulate various physiological processes to keep internal states steady and balanced.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homeostasis (homeo : same/steady, stasis : state) is a phenomenon in which the body regulates its functions to keep the internal conditions as stable as possible.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tendency to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment is called homeostasis. The body maintains homeostasis for many factors in addition to temperature. For instance, the concentration of various ions in your blood must be kept steady, along with pH and the concentration of glucose.

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