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What does the term homeostasis mean?

1) the tendency of a living system to regulate conditions for good health
2) the conservation of energy within a ecosystem
3) the biotic and abiotic components of an environment
4) The influence of internal or external factors on a living organism, or organisms.

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  1. the tendency of a living system to regulate conditions for good health.

Homeostasis refers to the processes that living organisms use to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in their external environment. This includes regulation of temperature, pH, hydration, and other vital parameters that are important for survival and health.