Thermoregulation in Organisms
Biology ⇒ Biological Systems and Homeostasis
Thermoregulation in Organisms starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how fur and feathers help in thermoregulation.
Describe how the hypothalamus detects changes in body temperature.
Describe how vasoconstriction helps conserve heat in cold environments.
Describe the negative feedback mechanism involved in thermoregulation.
Describe the role of brown adipose tissue in thermoregulation.
Describe the role of sweating in human thermoregulation.
Describe two physiological responses that occur in humans when the body temperature rises above normal.
Explain how countercurrent heat exchange works in the limbs of some animals.
Explain how hibernation helps animals survive cold winters.
Explain the difference between endotherms and ectotherms.
Explain why reptiles are often seen basking in the sun.
Explain why small mammals lose heat more rapidly than large mammals.
Explain why sweating is less effective in humid environments.
What is thermoregulation?
