Endotherms

Definition

Endotherms are animals that primarily depend on internal heat generated by metabolic processes for body temperature regulation.

Related terms

Homeostasis:

The tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Ectotherm: An animal that is dependent on external sources of body heat.

Metabolism:

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.