Thermoregulation

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

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What is the term for an organism that produces its own body heat?

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Endotherm

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What can heart rate be used to measure?

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Metabolic Rate

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Which system processes information detected by receptors?

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Nervous system

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What condition occurs when body temperature drops below 35 °C?

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Hypothermia

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What is thermoregulation?

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Thermoregulation is the process by which an organism maintains its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is different.

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What is the difference between ectotherms and endotherms?

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Ectotherms rely on external sources for body heat, while endotherms generate their own body heat.

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What role do receptors play in thermoregulation?

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Receptors detect changes in temperature and send signals to the nervous system for processing.

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What is the significance of metabolic rate in thermoregulation?

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Metabolic rate indicates how much energy an organism uses, which is related to heat production.

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What happens to an endotherm in extreme cold?

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An endotherm may experience hypothermia if it cannot generate enough heat to maintain its body temperature.