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Body Fluid Homeostasis

Meaning

Body Fluid Homeostasis is the physiological process of maintaining a stable, optimal internal environment regarding the volume, composition, and distribution of water and solutes across the body’s fluid compartments. This precise regulation is fundamental to sustaining cellular function, cardiovascular stability, and overall organ system performance. The process involves a complex interplay of neural, endocrine, and renal mechanisms that constantly adjust intake and output to counteract internal and external disturbances. Failure of this critical homeostatic balance can lead to severe clinical conditions such as dehydration or edema.