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Homeostasis is essential to the survival of any organism. Explain what is meant by this statement, give an example of it, and relate it to one of the organ systems in the body.

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Homeostasis is the act of keeping certain variables, or more precisely, certain conditions, at a consistent and optimal level. For example, in the human body, internal temperature is kept at approximately 37.1 degrees Celsius. Blood pressure is kept at a level that optimally delivers blood to vital organs such ...

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