Homeostasis

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

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What is another word that can be used to describe 'homeostasis'?

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Stable

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What is the ultimate cause of death related to homeostasis?

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Loss of Homeostasis

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What do negative feedback loops do?

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Prevent small changes from getting larger.

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What are the levels of organization in the human body from smallest to largest?

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Cells, tissue, organs, organ system.

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What is the role of negative feedback in homeostasis?

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To counteract changes and maintain stability.

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Give an example of a negative feedback mechanism in the human body.

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Regulation of body temperature.

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What is the significance of homeostasis in living organisms?

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It is essential for survival and proper functioning.

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What happens when homeostasis is disrupted?

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It can lead to diseases or death.

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What is an example of a condition that results from loss of homeostasis?

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Diabetes.