Examples of homeostasis include the regulation of body temperature, the pH of extracellular fluid, or the concentrations of sodium, potassium and calcium ions as well as that of glucose in the blood plasma, despite changes in the environment, diet, or level of activity.
DEFINITION of 'White Collar'. A working class that is known for earning high average salaries and not performing manual labor at their jobs. White collar workers historically have been the shirt and tie set, defined by office jobs and not getting their hands dirty (or their white collar dress shirts). This class of worker stands in contrast to blue collar workers, who traditionally wore blue shirts and worked in plants, mills and factories. Next Up.
Gold Collar Careers. Manufacturing Works is a volunteer organization created in 2004 with the purpose of promoting advanced manufacturing as a career option, using the term Gold Collar Careers, throughout northwestern Wisconsin. The name Gold Collar Careers represents a blend of the traditional blue collar and white collar workforce. Gold Collar Careers refers to available careers in manufacturing that are in high demand and provide excellent pay and benefits.