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