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- Homeostasis is continually disturbed in the human body.
- Disruptions can originate from the external environment.
- Physical factors such as extreme heat can disturb homeostasis.
- Lack of sufficient oxygen (O₂) can disturb homeostasis during physical activity.
- Disruptions can also originate from the internal environment.
- A low level of blood glucose can disturb internal balance.
- Psychological stress can also cause homeostatic imbalance.
- Examples of psychological stress include demands from work and school.
- Most homeostatic disturbances are mild and temporary.
- Body cells respond to restore balance in the internal environment.
- Some disruptions are intense and prolonged.
- Severe disruptions can occur due to poisoning.
- Extreme exposure to high or low temperatures can disrupt homeostasis.
- A severe infection can cause prolonged homeostatic imbalance.
- Major surgery can lead to significant disruption of homeostasis.
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