key term - Conduction

Definition

In the context of anatomy and physiology, conduction refers to the transfer of heat through direct contact between molecules. It plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature by allowing heat to move from warmer parts of the body to cooler areas or from the body to its cooler environment.

Related terms

Homeostasis:

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, life-supporting conditions.

Thermoregulation:

The ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is very different.

Metabolism:

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including converting food into energy and eliminating waste products