Finding the Body’s Balance: Understanding Homeostasis
Explore the role of homeostasis in maintaining life and investigate the factors that impact the body’s ability to sustain balance with this online course from Whitireia New Zealand.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for those considering a career or further study in health sciences, as well as those already studying who want to further their understanding of homeostasis.
It is also suitable for anyone with a general interest in learning to maintain homeostasis or understanding the body’s processes in more detail.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explain what homeostasis is and its importance to life
Identify what factors influence homeostasis
Explain negative and positive feedback
Identify examples of homeostasis