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Homeostatic Mechanisms

Meaning

Homeostatic Mechanisms are the sophisticated, self-regulating physiological processes that actively maintain the stability of the body’s internal environment, such as core temperature, fluid balance, and blood glucose, despite external changes. These mechanisms are absolutely essential for survival and optimal health, relying heavily on the coordinated actions of the endocrine and nervous systems to keep critical variables within their narrow, ideal ranges. Disruptions to these processes underlie many chronic health conditions.