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Homeostatic Process
Definition 1
The body's maintenance of a consistent internal environment within a narrow range of variation. It is important to the continuation of life. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. In homeostasis, body levels of acid, blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, energy, hormones, oxygen, proteins, and temperature are constantly adjusted to respond to changes inside and outside the body, to keep them at a normal level. (NCI Dictionary)
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