Recent studies indicate that nutrient-sensing mechanisms in the body activate negative-feedback systems to regulate energy and glucose homeostasis through a neuronal network. Direct metabolic ...

The skin is shown in this diagram. The hairs on the skin help to control body temperature. They lie flat when we are warm, and rise when we are cold.

Sample exam questions - homeostasis and response - AQA Understanding how to approach exam questions helps to boost exam performance. Question types will include multiple choice, structured ...

The diagram illustrates the RNAkine-mediated glucose metabolic regulatory network involving various secreted organs, including pancreas, adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and liver, which have ...

Astrocytes play a crucial role in mediating surgery-induced anxiety in mice through modulating GABAergic signaling in the ...

We are driven to understand the signals regulating tissue-specific autophagy signalling in mammalian health and disease. Understanding the physiological regulation and significance of selective ...

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by inflammation and necrosis of the pancreatic acinar cells. Mitochondrial homeostasis is key to energy metabolism and redox ...

The interaction between homeostasis-disturbing stressors and stressor-activated adaptive responses of the organism can have three potential outcomes. First, the match may be perfect and the ...

The science of skin ageing has entered a transformative phase, thanks to advancements in epigenetics-the study of biological mechanisms that control gene expre ...