AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Homeostasis refers to the ability of an organism to maintain the internal environment of the body within limits that allow it to survive.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main organelle responsible for maintaining homeostasis is the cell membrane. Why is the cell membrane so important for maintaining homeostasis? The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, plays an important role in homeostasis via the regulation of the passage of materials into and out of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -(HOH-mee-oh-STAY-sis) A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cell membranes enable organisms to maintain homeostasis by regulating the materials that may enter or leave a cell.

Detailed explanation-5: -Homeostasis is maintained by a series of control mechanisms functioning at the organ, tissue or cellular level. These control mechanisms include substrate supply, activation or inhibition of individual enzymes and receptors, synthesis and degradation of enzymes, and compartmentalization.