It is possible that descendents of Shennong established a home in this area, giving rise to the idea that it was a birthplace of Shennong. Left: An artifact at the Shanghai Museum from about 800-900 B.C. found in the area where Shennong is believed to have lived (Fufeng County, Shaanxi).
Hypostasis is a Greek word á½ÏÏÏÏÎ±ÏÎ¹Ï that has a range of meanings: nature, substance, image, essence, etc.
In biology, the term homeostasis refers to the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. The stability, or balance, that is attained is called a dynamic equilibrium; that is, as changes occur, the body works to maintain relatively uniform conditions. Controlling such things as body temperature, blood pH, and the amount of glucose in the blood are among the ways the body works to maintain homeostasis.