Define homeostasis and homeostatic imbalance
What will be an ideal response?
Human homeostasis refers to the body's ability to physiologically regulate its inner environment to ensure its stability in response to fluctuations in the outside environment and the weather. ... An inability to maintain homeostasis may lead to death or a disease, a condition known as homeostatic imbalance.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. Isometric B. Isotonic
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A) osteocytes. B) osteoblasts. C) chondrocytes. D) osteoclasts.
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A. Palatoglossus B. Stylohyoid C. Styloglossus D. Genioglossus E. Hyoglossus