6B: regulation of the body temperature

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endotherms

  • warm blooded

  • able to generate majority of heat energy internally using metabolic processes

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ectotherms

  • cold blooded

  • produces very little metabolic energy

    • relies on environmental sources of heat

  • e.g. amphibians, fish, reptiles

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importance of constance body temperature

  • enzymes work best in 37C

  • cold → slow down → slow reactions

  • hot → denature → does not work

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stimulus response model

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hypothermia

  • too cold

    • dangerously low body temperature

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hyperthermia

  • too hot

    • dangerously high body temperature