Homeostasis Discussion - What does the term homeostasis

Chamberlain University Homeostasis Discussion

Week 1 Discussion: Homeostasis

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook reading

Lesson

Minimum of 1 scholarly source

In your reference for this assignment, be sure to include both your text/class materials AND your outside reading(s).

Initial Post Instructions

• In this unit we are learning about homeostasis. For your initial post address one of the following questions.
• What does the term homeostasis mean?
• What types of mechanisms are used by the body to maintain homeostasis?

Give an example of the mechanisms.

What happens when homeostasis can not be restored?

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least one peer or the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.