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Homeostasis refers to the ability of a system to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. This principle is fundamental to biology and is particularly evident in living organisms. In the context of a human body, homeostasis involves a complex interplay of physiological processes that regulate factors such as body temperature, blood glucose levels, pH balance, and water content. When these internal conditions deviate from their optimal range, regulatory mechanisms are activated to restore equilibrium. These mechanisms often operate through feedback loops. Negative feedback loops are the most common, where a change in a variable triggers a response that opposes the initial change, thus bringing the variable back to its set point. For example, if body temperature rises, the body will sweat to cool down, counteracting the initial increase. Positive feedback loops, while less common, amplify the initial change, such as in childbirth. Maintaining homeostasis is crucial for survival, as disruptions to these stable internal conditions can lead to illness or even death. The concept can also be applied to non-biological systems, describing the self-regulating properties of various complex systems that strive for stability.