Directions: In this module, we explored the idea of the pH scale and the importance of maintaining the pH of a given environment for the overall functioning of organisms that inhabit that environment. For this discussion, identify one area within your own body, nature, or another organism where maintaining pH is important for overall functioning in that organism’s environment. You may want to review the general concept of homeostasis before writing your post.

To receive full credit for this discussion, please give your thread a title that reflects the topic you have chosen, include a definition for homeostasis in your own words and explain the environment you chose as one where maintaining pH is critical for functioning. Also include any “fail safes” that may be in place to maintain the pH in this environment. Pick a unique example to classmates that submit prior to your submission.

Grading: This discussion is worth 40 points toward your final grade and will be graded using the Discussion Rubric. Please use it as a guide toward successful completion of this discussion.