Homeostasis in humans Edexcel GCSE Biology – by BBC bitesize Homeostasis in humans Homeostasis is the regulation of internal conditions inside cells or organisms, to create the optimum conditions for cell function. Topic Content 0% Complete 0/8 Steps Body temperature and the thermoregulatory centre Importance of water balance in the body Maintaining nitrogen balance in the body Maintaining water balance in the body Scientific calculations – Translate tables and bar charts The effect of ADH on tubule permeability and in water balance The consequences of kidney damage or disease Treating kidney failure by transplant Previous Topic Back to Subject Next Topic