Homeostasis is the maintenance of stable internal conditions in a changing environment. Individual cells, as well as organisms, must maintain homeostasis in order to live. One way that a cell maintains homeostasis is by controlling the movement of substances across the cell membrane. ... Even the cell membrane is fluid.

Why do cells need to maintain homeostasis?

Cells need to maintain homeostasis in order for our body to be healthy and fully functional. If the internal conditions of our cells are not stable, then the normal cell functions would be disrupted.

What cells helps maintain homeostasis?

The cell membrane helps the organism in its fight to maintain homeostasis. The cell membrane assists in the maintenance of homeostasis by: Maintaining a fluid phospholipid structure.