describe the state of equilibrium describe the state of equilibrium @Biology
you wanting Homeostasis?
equilibrium: 1. A condition in which all acting influences are canceled by others, resulting in a stable, balanced, or unchanging system... http://www.thefreedictionary.com/equilibrium
homeostasis: The tendency of an organism or cell to regulate its internal conditions, such as the chemical composition of its body fluids, so as to maintain health and functioning, regardless of outside conditions. The organism or cell maintains homeostasis by monitoring its internal conditions and responding appropriately when these conditions deviate from their optimal state. The maintenance of a steady body temperature in warm-blooded animals is an example of homeostasis. In human beings, the homeostatic regulation of body temperature involves such mechanisms as sweating when the internal temperature becomes excessive and shivering to produce heat, as well as the generation of heat through metabolic processes when the internal temperature falls too low... http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cell+homeostasis
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