Physiology Concepts

adjective describing someone who is easily excited or agitated

• The excitable child could barely contain his enthusiasm during the science experiment.
• She's always been excitable, especially when it comes to parties.
• My excitable friend was jumping up and down when she heard the news.
• His excitable nature made him a great candidate for the job in sales.

noun The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

• Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment.
• Our bodies are constantly working to achieve homeostasis, even when we're not aware of it.
• When I'm feeling off, I try to get back to homeostasis by drinking plenty of water and eating healthy.
• In a way, achieving work-life balance is like achieving homeostasis in the body - both require constant adjustments and effort.

noun the state of being completely filled or satisfied with food

• The repletion of food at the banquet was evident by the overflowing plates on the tables.
• I can't believe the repletion of snacks at the party last night, there was so much leftover.
• The repletion of drinks at the bar was insane, we were all so full by the end of the night.
• The repletion of emotions in her heart made it hard for her to focus on anything else.

noun the branch of medicine dealing with endocrine glands and hormones

• The study of hormones and their impact on the body falls under the realm of endocrinology.
• I'm thinking of specializing in endocrinology because I find hormones fascinating.
• Endocrinology is all about the body's hormone game.
• Exploring the intricate web of hormones is like delving into the mysteries of endocrinology.