MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an example of homeostasis?
A
Your feet pulling away when being tickled.
B
Your stomach growling when your body needs nutrients.
C
Your hair growing really long in the summer.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the digestive system, homeostasis is achieved by a series of processes controlled by various organs and tissues. The mouth and stomach secrete fluid to help digestion, while the pancreas produces enzymes that break down food into smaller particles before they enter the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Body temperature control in humans is one of the most familiar examples of homeostasis. Normal body temperature hovers around 37 °C (98.6 °F), but a number of factors can affect this value, including exposure to the elements, hormones, metabolic rate, and disease, leading to excessively high or low body temperatures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gastrointestinal (GI) homeostasis is the balance between the functions of the epithelial cells lining the gut, the immune responses to pathogenic organisms, the tolerance of commensal bacteria. Maintenance of homeostasis plays an essential part in ensuring normal physiology and performance of the GI tract.

Detailed explanation-4: -Body temperature regulation. Blood pressure regulation. Blood sugar regulation.

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