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Vert Phys Exam 2

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heat production

endotherm vs ectotherm

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endotherm

generates significant body heat

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ectotherm

does not generate significant body heat

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body temperature

poikilotherm vs homeotherm

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poikilotherm

body temperature can vary greatly

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homeotherm

temperature does not vary greatly

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isometric contraction

peak tension realized; muscle not allowed to shorten appreciably

<p>peak tension realized; muscle not allowed to shorten appreciably</p>
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isotonic contraction

muscle length shortens before peak tension is realized

<p>muscle length shortens before peak tension is realized</p>