Intro / Homeostasis

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Physiology: Study of the human body and how they work together.

Function: Answers "Why?" using a Teleological approach.

Process or Mechanism: Answers "How?" Using Mechanistic approach.

Homeostasis: Keep body environment stable by keeping balance in

Nutrients / Waste

CO2 / O2 Levels

pH

Water / Electrolytes

Temp

Blood Volume

Blood Pressure

Setpoint:

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Oscillation around a setpoint

Using Negative Feed the oscillation is kept under control.

e.g

pH Buffers

Blood glucose

Possible Errors

Disese state

Over-Compensation

Competing regulators