Question

The ability to maintain a stable internal environment, or homeostasis, is another characteristics of life. Give three examples that illustrate how your body maintained homeostasis.

Answer 1

The ability to maintain a stable internal balance is known as homeostasis.

Importance of Homeostasis:

Homeostasis is important for-

1. Maintenance of body temperature.
2. Maintenance of Glucose level.
3. Maintenance of Blood Pressure.
4. Protection from infection.
5. Maintenance of breathing patterns.
6. Removal of wastes or toxins.

Examples of Homeostasis:

Following are some examples that illustrate how the human body maintains homeostasis-

1. The lymphatic system maintains homeostasis by getting rid of toxins such as urine, feces, etc.
2. Breathing is an involuntary action and the nervous system helps-keep homeostasis by ensuring the body gets oxygen by proper breathing patterns.
3. Homeostasis also regulates fluids (i.e. water) as well as the concentration of ions in the body. In animals, the main organs assigned for this task are the kidneys, i.e., the excretory system.

Thus, homeostasis is an essential part of living organisms.