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Biology · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · B5

Keeping internal conditions stable

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What is homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the regulation of internal conditions to maintain optimum conditions for cells and enzymes. It responds to changes inside and outside the body. Examples include control of blood glucose concentration, body temperature and water levels.

A skin receptor detects heat, sends a signal to a coordination centre, and an effector muscle produces a response.

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