Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781259277368
Author: David N. Shier Dr., Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1, Problem 10CA
Summary Introduction

To explain: The body temperature control mechanism.

Introduction: Homeostasis is defined as the maintenance of constant balance, equilibrium, and stability with the body, internal organs, and cells. Homeostasis is an important factor for the organism to maintain constant balance and pressure within the body from external pressure; moreover, all the body systems will work in coordination and harmony if homeostasis is balanced.     

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Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Ch. 1.4 - Prob. 4LCh. 1.4 - Prob. 5LCh. 1.4 - Prob. 8PCh. 1.4 - Prob. 9PCh. 1.5 - Prob. 6LCh. 1.5 - Explain the importance of homeostasis to...Ch. 1.5 - Prob. 8LCh. 1.5 - Prob. 1QCh. 1.5 - Prob. 10PCh. 1.5 - Prob. 11PCh. 1.5 - Prob. 12PCh. 1.6 - Identify the locations of the major body...Ch. 1.6 - Prob. 10LCh. 1.6 - Prob. 11LCh. 1.6 - Prob. 12LCh. 1.6 - Prob. 13LCh. 1.6 - Prob. 13PCh. 1.6 - Prob. 14PCh. 1.6 - Name the cavities of the head. Ch. 1.6 - Prob. 16PCh. 1.6 - Prob. 17PCh. 1.6 - Prob. 18PCh. 1.7 - Prob. 1QCh. 1.7 - Prob. 19PCh. 1.7 - Using the appropriate terms, describe the relative...Ch. 1.7 - Describe the three types of body sections. Ch. 1.7 - Name the nine regions of the abdomen. Ch. 1 - Prob. 1CACh. 1 - Explain the difference between anatomy and...Ch. 1 - Identify relationships between the form and the...Ch. 1 - Prob. 4CACh. 1 - Prob. 5CACh. 1 - Define metabolism and give examples. Ch. 1 - List and describe five requirements of...Ch. 1 - Define homeostasis, and explain its importance. Ch. 1 - Identify the parts of a homeostatic mechanism and...Ch. 1 - Prob. 10CACh. 1 - Describe a homeostatic mechanism that helps...Ch. 1 - Explain the difference between the axial and the...Ch. 1 - Identify the cavities within the axial portion of...Ch. 1 - Define viscera. Ch. 1 - Prob. 15CACh. 1 - List the cavities of the head and the contents of...Ch. 1 - Distinguish between a parietal and a visceral...Ch. 1 - Name the major organ systems, and describe the...Ch. 1 - List the major organs that compose each organ...Ch. 1 - Write complete sentences using each of the...Ch. 1 - Sketch the outline of a human body, and use lines...Ch. 1 - Prob. 22CACh. 1 - Prob. 23CACh. 1 - Prob. 1IACTCh. 1 - Prob. 2IACTCh. 1 - Prob. 3IACTCh. 1 - Prob. 4IACTCh. 1 - Prob. 5IACTCh. 1 - Prob. 6IACTCh. 1 - Prob. 7IACT
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