chapter Homeostasis Skin as homeostatic organ

Table of Contents What Is Homeostasis? Skin as a Homeostatic Organ Temperature Regulation Fluid & Electrolyte Balance Barrier & Immune Function Sensory Feedback & Repair Clinical Significance What Is Homeostasis? Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes externally and internally. Key elements include: Set Point: The ideal…