Asked by Sikanderdindyal@gmail.com Dindyal on Jul 14, 2024

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Briefly discuss physiological mechanisms that regulate body temperature in endotherms.

Endotherms

Endotherms are organisms that maintain their body temperature through internal metabolic processes, regardless of external environmental temperatures.

Physiological Mechanisms

The processes and functions of living organisms or their parts, including physical and chemical processes that contribute to vitality.

Body Temperature

The measure of the warmth or coldness of a body, typically maintained within a range that allows the organism's physiological processes to function efficiently.

  • Explain the mechanisms by which the body regulates temperature and maintains thermal balance.
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Corita ThomasJul 15, 2024
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Mechanisms include changing metabolism via hormones, contracting muscles via shivering, evaporation of water via sweating, and the vasodilation/vasconstriction of blood vessels.