Practice Question
When discussing homeostasis with nursing students, the instructor mentions that :
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Homeostasis is a steady and dynamic state within the body
Rationale:
🔷Homeostasis refers to a dynamic equilibrium—internal conditions are kept within narrow ranges despite external changes.
🔷It is maintained by feedback mechanisms, primarily negative feedback (e.g., temperature, glucose, and pH regulation).
🔷The term emphasizes constancy through change, not stasis; variables fluctuate around set points to keep physiology stable.
🔷Key examples include insulin–glucagon balance, baroreceptor-mediated blood pressure control, and ventilatory regulation of CO₂.
🔷Understanding this concept helps nurses anticipate compensatory responses and identify when regulation fails (instability).
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This question is from Patho FINAL NSG1520 Summer 2025 PGH SJC which contains 105 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: 💎Examplify-PN
- Domain: 👩🏼🔬Pathophysiology-PN
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