Homeostasis

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Biology

GCSE Biology

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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.