Tag: homeostasis

Microbiota in Health and Diseases

This comprehensive review explores the critical role of microbiota in maintaining human health and its involvement in various diseases. Microbial communities, including gut, oral, respiratory, and skin microbiota, exist in symbiosis with the host, contributing to homeostasis and immune regulation. Disruption of this balance, known as dysbiosis, can lead to

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Overview of the Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System

This 2016 comprehensive review by Wehrwein, Orer, and Barman provides an in-depth examination of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), focusing on its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. The authors detail the anatomical structures, physiological functions, and pharmacological aspects of the ANS, emphasizing its role in maintaining homeostasis across various organ systems.

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