Physiology Is The Science Of Life

Homeostasis is the way that a system functions to control and maintain the body’s physiological systems. This system consists of:

Homeostasis means keeping a constant internal environment in the body. Homeostasis reaches from every cell up to the whole of the organs and the systems.

The actual word homeostasis means "steady state". Homeostasis describes how the body regulates its process to keep its internal conditions as stable as possible. Homeostasis is

• Physiology - Noun 1. The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. 2. The way in which a living organism or bodily part functions.

Homeostasis is the process of maintaining a fairly constant interval environment. Homeostatic mechanisms help us to be independent of our external environment. It helps us regulate our body temperature, pH, concentration of dissolved substance in the body fluids, concentration of glucose in blood, concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and body fluids, blood pressure and concentration of metabolic wastes. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to survive and adapt to our environment.

Anatomy and physiology are the study of the human body and the body’s functions. Anatomy became known as a distinctive division of medical science 500 years BC (Tsafrir & Ohry, 2001).

25. Homeostasis refers to an organism's ability to regulate its internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment. The maintenance of homeostasis can occur through the nervous system or through chemical stimulation and changes are achieved and controlled by the homeostasis regulation mechanisms

Homeostasis is described as the body's ability to maintain internally stable conditions. Each organ plays a huge role in maintaining this stability.

What is metabolism? Metabolism is all of the chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. The Major point of this experiment was to see how and if the chemical processes of metabolism could impact body temperature. However first it must be explained what body temperature is actually measuring. When we measure body temp. We are actually measuring the body’s ability to make and give off heat. When our body is hot the blood cells in our skin widen to help carry the heat to the body’s surface. This is usually when people start sweating. However, when our body is cold the blood vessels narrow. Reducing blood flow causing you to shiver.

Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape for the body and its parts and their relationship to one another. Anatomy is most commonly related to gross anatomical studies because in these studies preserved animals and their organs are dissected and examined. And microscopic anatomy is the study of body structures that can only be seen through a microscope. Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts work or function. Physiology is similar to anatomy in a way that they have many subdivisions. Physiology has; neurophysiology which explain the function of the nervous system. It also has cardiac physiology which is the study of the heart. Anatomy and Physiology are related because it helps

Homeostasis is the body’s way of maintaining a steady balance in the internal organs regardless of fluctuations in the external environment. Homeostasis is an important function in all humans and animals as keeping a stable environment requires constant adjustments as the environment changes. Homeostasis requires the coordination of both the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems; they regulate the body’s internal organs.

What is homeostasis? Homeostasis is the ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. (McGraw-Hill) How does the body maintain homeostatic balance? Each organ system helps in some way to maintain homeostasis. However, the organ systems also work together to maintain a constant internal environment. There are seven organ systems (Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, and Nervous) within the body. (McGraw-Hill)

Homeostasis is what physiological systems in our bodies do in order to maintain a stable internal environment. Stability is held together by the coordinated responses of the components involved to any stress or unfamiliar situation that the human body is put under that could disrupt its normal functioning conditions. Homeostasis must be maintained constantly in order for our bodies to be able to function properly and not under stress which could have major effects later on in life.

The term I would like to introduce today is Homeostasis. This term is used in psychology and means having balanced body or life. A simpler definition to keep things constant, or in a balanced flow. This could be an organ in the body, your mind, or simply the area of your life. It is important for us to know what homeostasis is because, we all need balance in our lives. Psychology today says “Homeostasis is critical to survival. If our bodies do not maintain themselves within certain tolerances (temperature being one example) we cannot function. Growing through creative change is also critical. If we cannot adapt to shifts in our environment (changing food sources being one example) we cannot function either.” (psychologytoday)