Set 3 Homeostasis storyline

Front

An oxygen-storing, pigmented protein in muscle cells.

Back

myoglobin

Front

A warm-blooded animal that maintains a constant internal temperature.

Back

endotherm

Front

Waste product of fermentation/anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells that builds up and results in cramps.

Back

lactic acid

Front

A cold-blooded animal whose body temperature fluctuates with the temperature of its environment; reptiles.

Back

ectotherm

Front

Narrowing of blood vessels; can occur during cold temperatures to conserve heat.

Back

vasoconstriction

Front

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Back

homeostasis

Front

The ability of an organism to regulate its body temperature through internal mechanisms.

Back

thermoregulation

Front

A physiological response that increases the body's temperature in response to cold environments.

Back

shivering

Front

The process of heat loss through the skin and respiratory tract, which can lead to hypothermia.

Back

heat loss

Front

The condition resulting from excessively low body temperature, often due to prolonged exposure to cold.

Back

hypothermia