What is Homeostasis…. the main concepts…?
The main concept of homeostasis is the “struggle” to maintain a nice, even environment (HOMEO=same, STASIS=condition). A good example is maintaining body temperature- your “set point” is 37C, so you body automatically makes adjustments to try to maintain that temperature. Shivering and moving circulation out of the skin are ways of raising the body’s temperature. Shunting blood to the skin surface and sweating are ways the body tries to cool itself.
