Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN: 9781305112100

Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Homeostasis is a self-regulatory process through which different biological systems maintain constant internal environmental conditions to compensate for environmental changes. In human physiology, it is a process of self-regulating internal, chemical, a…

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What is extracellular fluid, and how does the concept of homeostasis pertain to it?

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 4 - List the general characteristics of epithelium,...Ch. 4 - List the major types of connective tissues; add...Ch. 4 - Identify and describe the tissues shown below.Ch. 4 - Prob. 4RQ Ch. 4 - List the basic types of membranes in the body.Ch. 4 - Define the terms tissue, organ, and organ system....Ch. 4 - What are some functions of skin?Ch. 4 - Define homeostasis.Ch. 4 - What is extracellular fluid, and how does the...Ch. 4 - ________ tissues have closely linked cells and one...

Ch. 4 - Most has collagen and elastin fibers. a. muscle...Ch. 4 - __________, a specialized connective tissue, is...Ch. 4 - ______tissue detects and integrates information...Ch. 4 - _______can shorten (contract). a. Muscle tissue b....Ch. 4 - After you eat too many carbohydrates and proteins,...Ch. 4 - The bodys internal environment consists of______....Ch. 4 - In______, physical and chemical aspects of the...Ch. 4 - _______detect specific environmental changes,...Ch. 4 - Prob. 10SQ Ch. 4 - In people who have the genetic disorder anhidrotic...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2CT Ch. 4 - The man pictured in Figure 4.17 wears skin...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4CT Ch. 4 - Prob. 5CT

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What is extracellular fluid, and how does the concept of homeostasis pertain to it?

Solution Summary: The author explains the concept of homeostasis, which refers to keeping up the optimum working condition of the body's internal environment.

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