Thermoregulation Human A&P
100
Behavioral
adaptations modify heat absorption from environment or heat loss to the environment
100
Exocrine
What is the gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream
200
Thermogenesis
the adjustment of metabolic heat production to maintain body temperature
200
Gastrovascular Cavity
What is the digestive pouch with one opening where food is ingested and wastes are eliminated
300
Ectotherm
What is the type of animal that primarily uses heat from the outside environment to warm internal body temp
300
Vasodilation
What is the process of vessels dilating; increasing blood flow to increase heat loss
400
Basal metabolic rate
What is the amount of energy that an endotherm animal uses to sustain basic functions
400
Intracellular digestion
What is type of digestion where each cell engulfs food particles in food vacoules
500
Concurrent Heat Exchange
What is the transfer heat between fluids flowing in oppposite directions; reduce heat loss
500
Positive
What is the type of feedback that amplifies a stimulus






BIO CH 40 Vocab

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