Thermoregulation
Definition
Thermoregulation is an organism’s ability to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when surrounding temperatures are very different.
Related terms
Homeostasis: The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things. This includes thermoregulation among many others.
Hypothalamus: A part of the brain that plays a key role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.
Endotherm: Animals that can generate their own heat internally and maintain their body temperature regardless of external conditions.
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AP Biology - 8.2 Energy Flow Through Ecosystems
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