Homeostasis
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Homeostasis
The maintenance of a constant internal enviro ment in response to environmental changes
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Thermoregulation
Maintain and regulate internal body temperature at 36-37c as enzymes work best at their optimum temperature.
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Osmoregulation
Maintain and regulate water content from exhalation, sweating, and urine
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Endocrine gland
Releases hormone to maintain homeostasis
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Hormone
A chemical substance (protein) produced by a gland and carried in the bloodstream which alters the activity of specific target organs and brings about a change in other cells.
