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define: homestasis
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operating system involved in maintaining a relative state of constancy of the internal environment
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define: stress
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any external or internal stimulus that creates a change in the internal environment
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define: negative feedback
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if a stress acts on the body, homeostatic mechanisms attempt to counteract the effects of the stress and bring the condition back to normal
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What is average temperature of the body in Celcius?
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37 degrees Celcius
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What is the average pulse rate for an adult?
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60-90 bpm
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