Thermoregulation Study Guide

Flashcards covering key concepts of thermoregulation, feedback mechanisms, graphing components, and specific examples of negative feedback.

What are feedback mechanisms in thermoregulation?

Specific ways organisms respond to environmental changes to maintain homeostasis.

What is the role of the X-axis in graphing?

The X-axis (horizontal) represents the independent variable, which is controlled by the experimenter.

What does the Y-axis represent in a graph?

The Y-axis (vertical) represents the dependent variable, which is measured in the experiment.

What components should be included in a graph?

Title, axes (labeled), units, scale, and legend (if multiple data sets are present).

What is a negative feedback mechanism?

A process that helps maintain homeostasis by reversing a change in body conditions, such as body temperature regulation.

What happens to body temperature during shivering?

Body temperature decreases, initiating mechanisms like shivering to increase temperature.

What mechanism is activated when body temperature increases?

Sweating mechanisms are activated to cool the body down.