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Homeostasis
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Definition
: The processes whereby the internal environment of an organism tends to remain balanced and stable.
See Also
Neuroimmunomodulation
Examples
Acid-Base Equilibrium
;
Body Temperature Regulation
;
Feedback, Physiological
;
Water-Electrolyte Balance
Other names
Autoregulation
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
IM 2 autoregulator
124753-55-5
4-Butyrolactone/*analogs & derivatives
Homeostasis.
J Bacteriol 1997 Aug;179(16):5131-7