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Write the term that completes the sentence.
The American physiologist Walter Cannon developed the term __________ , which describes the combined effort of bodily processes to maintain the body’s internal equilibrium.

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Homeostasis

Explanation:

  • The ability of an organism to maintain its internal stability against external environmental changes thereby developing the constant internal environment within the organism is known as Homeostasis.
  • Homeostasis is deeply produced in warm-blooded animals to control body temperature, fluid balance, blood pH, and oxygen pressure, concentration of chemicals,etc.
  • During homeostasis process entire body system work together to maintain the balance. If not controlled or if disrupted the process will result in disease or disorder.