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hello there...
could you give me an idea on what i have to do for one of my tasks..i have to choose to homeostatic systems to investiagte and describe how they work...
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Homeostasis is keeping the status quo.  Take body temperature for example. Feedback mechanisms keep the temperature within the normal range or setpoint. When you get cold you shiver and when you get warm you perspire.  Hormone secretions are also controlled

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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.

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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.

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