________ is maintained by the body through the use of feedback loops, which are primarily coordinated by the body's principal control systems, which are the nerves and hormones.
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biochemical events
The ________ that take place within cells are finely tailored to certain variables, such as the quantities of oxygen, acidity, water, and temperature.
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little resistance
Fluids also serve the function as lubricants, allowing tissues and organs to glide past one another with very ________.
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Lymph vessels
________ are responsible for collecting the fluid and reintroducing it into the bloodstream after it has been processed.
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Homeostasis
________ is dependent on the participation of many different systems.
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fluid
The "_" that travels through the body at the quickest rate is the blood.
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Plasma
one of its liquid components, is constantly engaged in fluid exchange with a variety of different bodily systems and structures.
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intracellular fluid
which is sometimes referred to as cytoplasm.
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extracellular fluid
Everything else that makes up fluid in the body is made up of
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Interstitial fluid
which is found in the spaces between cells and tissues
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blood plasma and lymph
the fluids that are found in bones, joints, and dense connective tissue
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transcellular fluid
which is comprised of saliva, mucus, sweat, and urine.
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water
is responsible for the transportation of waste products and the distribution of nutrients throughout the body.
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White blood cells
and other compounds such as lipids and proteins are carried through the lymphatic system by lymph fluid.
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Blood plasma
is responsible for transporting numerous cells and substances throughout the body, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and a vast range of nutrients and chemicals.
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**EQUILIBRIUM**
The biochemical events that take place within cells are finely tailored to certain variables, such as the quantities of oxygen, acidity, water, and temperature.
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Sensors
pick up on this and send the information back to the brain, where it is processed by the brain's homeostatic regions, which then triggers the regulating actions
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respiratory system
is responsible for ensuring that adequate levels of oxygen are present
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digestive system
is responsible for ingesting nutrients and processing them
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circulatory system
is responsible for distributing oxygen and nutrients as well as gathering waste products, which are then eliminated by the urinary and respiratory systems.
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