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Internal environment

Definition

noun

(1) The outside of the cells inside the body of an organism.

(2) The extracellular fluid environment.


Supplement

The internal environment refers to the internal milieu of a multicellular organism. Every cell of a multicellular organism must regulate its surroundings to help keep a relatively stable internal environment.


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Compare: external environment
See also: homeostasis.


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Biology is not a science

... is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life # Homeostasis: Regulation of the internal environment to maintain a constant state; for example, electrolyte concentration or sweating ...

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by gamila
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:48 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biology is not a science
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Re: What is biological stability?

... of the composition, as well as the physico-chemical stability of the internal environment (body fluids: blood, lymph, interstitial fluid; cerebrospinal fluid). Biological ...

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by abbassido
Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:48 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is biological stability?
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Does an unicellular organism die out of starvation?

... itself requires energy, just like our digestion. Once an organism's internal supply of energy (in the form of glucose, ATP, etc.) falls below ... it lacks sufficient energy to break down and utilize nutrients in its environment.

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by alextemplet
Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:57 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does an unicellular organism die out of starvation?
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Is There A Living Thing With NO CELLS?

... Growth and Development -The use of materials Energy -Respond to their Environment -Cellular organization -And to maintain an Internal Stability thats what my book says anyway.

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by SgtSlaughter
Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:42 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is There A Living Thing With NO CELLS?
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Re: Are tissues in the body capable of sensing pain?

... as pain - "In physiology, a stimulus is a detectable change in the internal or external environment." -wikipedia when your eyes arent used to the light then suddenly exposed ...

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by volcob
Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:09 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Are tissues in the body capable of sensing pain?
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