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Regulation

Definition

Regulation refers to controlling or adjusting something to maintain balance or stability.

Analogy

Imagine you're riding a bike on a bumpy road. To keep yourself balanced and prevent falling off, you continuously make small adjustments with your body to stay upright.

Related terms

Homeostasis: This is the body's ability to maintain internal stability despite external changes. For example, sweating when it's hot outside helps regulate body temperature.

Feedback Loop: A process where information about a change or deviation from an ideal state is detected by sensors, which then triggers responses to restore balance.

Inhibition: The act of suppressing or restraining certain thoughts, emotions, or behaviors in order to maintain appropriate social norms.

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