- Homeostasis is a key concept in health
- Our body systems are interrelated and contribute to homeostasis
- A negative feedback loop helps maintain homeostasis
- Disease occurs when homeostasis can’t be achieved
- Infectious diseases have far-reaching implications as they spread easily and are a leading cause of death in the world
- In this unit, we explored the importance of homeostasis, which is the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. We examined how negative feedback loops regulate processes like temperature, blood pressure, glucose, and water balance. These loops correct deviations from a set point, ensuring the body functions properly. We also discussed how homeostatic failure can lead to various diseases. Disruptions in these feedback mechanisms, caused by pathogens or environmental factors, result in non-infectious and infectious diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and bacterial infections.
