The regulation of the internal conditions of an organism to maintain optimum conditions for function, in response to internal and external changes. |
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Temperature control
Homeostasis
Body regulation
Homeoregulation
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Table 1 below, lists a number of different responses to certain situations.
Table 1
Response | Example of homeostasis? |
1. Shivering after swimming in the cold sea | |
2. Pulling your hand away after touching a hot pan | |
3. Retaining body water on a hot day | |
4. Hitting a tennis ball with a racket | |
5. Pupils dilating when entering a dark room | |
6. Secretion of insulin after eating a meal |
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