Will someone please help me out?

Question

What is homeostasis? What is equilibrium?

How are the two related?

Answer 1

Both these terms have to do with balance and stability within a system. "Homeostasis" is often used in biology to refer to how living organisms regulate their internal environments (their bodies) so that it stays stable, e.g., optimal temperature, optimal moisture, optimal salinity, etc. Think of "equilibrium" as balance. This term is more general than "homeostasis" and is used in a variety of disciplines. See the links below for more detail.