Homeostasis
...and system interactions
About Homeostasis
Homeostasis is the property of a system in which variables are regulated so that internal conditions remain stable and relatively constant.
The concept was described by French physiologist Claude Bernard in 1865. Many bodily steady states follow this pattern. Blood glucose level, blood pH, and osmotic pressure are examples.
Examples of Homeostasis
- pH
- Temperature
- heart rate
- Insulin
- Oxygen Levels
System Interactions
Digestive System
The digestive works very closely with the circulatory system to get the absorbed nutrients distributed through your body.The circulatory system also carries chemical signals from your endocrine system that control the speed of digestion.
Nervous System
The brain controls muscles for eating and elimination.
The digestive system sends sensory information to the brain.
The digestive system sends sensory information to the brain.
Circulatory System
The digestive system works very closely with the circulatory system to get the nutrients distributed through your body. The circulatory system also carries chemical signals from your endocrine system that control the speed of digestion.