Homeostasis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005348",
  "term": "Homeostasis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The maintenance of a stable, constant internal environment within a living organism, counteracting external or internal disturbances through coordinated physiological processes. This self-regulating system relies on negative feedback loops to keep variables like body temperature, blood glucose, and pH within a narrow, predefined range conducive to optimal function. A failure in homeostatic mechanisms can lead to disease, while death represents a complete failure of homeostasis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 897 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/homeostasis/"
}