Last name: Franklin. This interesting old status name has its origins in the feudal system of medieval England. It derives from the Middle English frankelin, from the Anglo-Norman French franc meaning free, in the sense of liberal and generous, plus the germanic suffix ling.
homeostasis hoÂ·meÂ·oÂ·staÂ·sis (hÅ'mÄ-Å-stÄ'sÄ­s) n. The ability or tendency of an organism or a cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. The processes used to maintain such bodily equilibrium.
Homeostasis is the ability of a cell or body to maintain stable function amidst changing conditions. As applied to cells, homeostasis first means that what can interact with the organelles and nucleus of a cell must be limited.This is primarily accomplished by the cell membrane, which is a layer of fat and lipids interspersed with proteins which allow needed chemicals and proteins to cross into or out of the cell.s applied to cells, homeostasis first means that what can interact with the organelles and nucleus of a cell must be limited. This is primarily accomplished by the cell membrane, which is a layer of fat and lipids interspersed with proteins which allow needed chemicals and proteins to cross into or out of the cell.