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homeostasis

[hoh-mee-uh-stey-sis] / ˌhoʊ mi əˈsteɪ sɪs /
NOUN
tendency to maintain internal stability
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The researchers say the study supports the Synaptic Homeostasis Hypothesis, a key theory on the purpose of sleep which proposes that sleeping acts as a reset for the brain.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

Homeostasis the biological process whereby the body regulates itself to maintain a state of equilibrium.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Homeostasis is the process by which constant adjustments to changes in the body occur, and equilibrium is maintained by ensuring that body functions remain within a certain range.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Homeostasis in the body often works by using feedback inhibition, which is when a stimulus produces a response that opposes the original stimulus.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2018

Homeostasis: the tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements of the human body.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai



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