Noun
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homeostat (plural homeostats)
Any homeostatic device or system
Examples of some of the better understood physiological homeostats The core body temperature homeostat Thermal image of a cold-blooded tarantula ( ectothermic ) on a warm-blooded human hand ( endothermic ). Source: Internet
Here the blood glucose homeostat ceases to function because the beta cells of the pancreatic islets are destroyed. Source: Internet
However, since the kidneys cannot generate water, the thirst reflex is the all important second effector mechanism of the body water homeostat, correcting any water deficit in the body. Source: Internet
The arterial blood pressure homeostat Stretch receptors in the walls of the aortic arch and carotid sinus (at the beginning of the internal carotid artery ) act as arterial blood pressure sensors. Source: Internet
Note that urinary water loss, when the body water homeostat is intact, is a compensatory water loss, correcting any water excess in the body. Source: Internet
The extracellular fluid pH homeostat The pH of the extracellular fluids (which includes the blood plasma) is regulated by adjusting the ratio of the concentration of carbonic acid (H 2 CO 3 ) to that of the bicarbonate ions (HCO 3 - ) to equal 1:20. Source: Internet