Section 3
Homeostasis
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Homeostatic Control
Homeostasis is maintained by the body's responses to adverse stimuli, ensuring maintenance of an optimal physiological environment.
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Disease as Homeostatic Imbalance
If positive and negative feedback loops are affected or altered, homeostatic imbalance and resultant complications can occur.