BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Chapter 35, Problem 11SA
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Homeostasis can be defined as a state where the internal conditions in the living organisms are in steady state or equilibrium. The concept of homeostasis involves the maintenance of body temperature and fluid balance. Homeostasis is essential for normal functioning of the body.
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