Science of Homeostasis

Is Homeostasis a fictional concept?

Is Homeostasis a fictional concept? Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a relatively stable internal state that persists despite changes in the world outside. All living organisms must regulate their internal environment to process energy and ultimately survive. The key word in the definition of homeostasis is “maintain”. Contrary to the current pursuit of symptom based relief, maintenance takes time and effort. We’ve all heard the term ‘miracle drug’ and it seems as if this has been the driving force behind modern...

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