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Physiological Control Mechanisms

Meaning

Physiological control mechanisms are the intricate, self-regulating biological systems, encompassing the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, that continuously monitor internal and external conditions and enact compensatory adjustments to maintain dynamic equilibrium, or homeostasis. These mechanisms operate through negative and positive feedback loops to ensure core parameters, such as body temperature, blood pressure, and hormone concentrations, remain within their optimal, tightly controlled set points. Understanding these systems is central to clinical practice.