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Which organ and organ system help to maintain homeostasis?
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Homeostasis is a property of a human biological system where the self–regulating process tends to maintain the balance for survival.
- Behavioural and physiological responses are two important regulating mechanisms that maintain the stability of homeostasis.
- All the processes of integration and co–ordination of function are mediated by the nervous and hormonal systems. The liver, kidneys, and brain (hypothalamus), autonomic nervous system, and endocrine system help to maintain homeostasis.
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