The Disruption of Homeostasis

If homeostasis is disrupted, it must be controlled or a disease/disorder may result. Your body systems work together to maintain balance. If that balance is shifted or disrupted and homeostasis is not maintained, the results may not allow normal functioning of the organism.​

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​What happens if there's disruption?

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Homeostatic imbalance may lead to a state of disease or certain disorders in the body.

When the cells in your body do not work correctly, homeostatic or homeostasis balance is disrupted.

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​- occurs when cells have an excess of a toxin that poisons the cell.

​Toxicity

​-occurs when beneficial pathways are blocked and cells lack adequate quantities of vitamins or minerals.

​Deficiency

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In a diabetic, the endocrine system has difficulty maintaining the correct blood glucose levels, so diabetics must closely monitor their blood glucose level ​by using a glucose meter.

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​Example of homeostatic imbalance is diabetes​

​The gene is the basic unit of life or it's a hereditary unit. Genes are hereditary units until it moves from parents to their children and from generation to generation . We receive genotypic characteristics from parents due to the gene present in our chromosomes.

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Unfortunately, ​we can inherit some disorders or disease that are carried by our parents.

​​Genetics

• ​Cancer

• ​Heart Disease

• Type 1 Diabetes

• ​Asthma

• Cystic Fibroids​

​​Examples of Genetically Inherited Disease and Disorder

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​Internal Influences the encourages disruption in Homeostasis

​For proper cell function, it is imperative that cells get the vitamins and minerals they need.

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​An imbalanced diet may increase one's risk of disease.

​​Nutrition

​Physical activity is essential for proper functioning of our cells and bodies. Physical activity influences homeostasis. A lack of physical exercise can lead to being overweight or obese; these conditions increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain forms of cancer.

​​Physical Activity

​Negative stress can negatively affect mental health. For people who have more serious mental and mood disorders, medications that may help balance the amount of certain mood-altering chemicals within the brain are often prescribed. Medication is an external influence that can help stabilize homeostatic disruptions.

​​Mental Health

​External Influences that encourage disruption of Homeostasis