Temperature regulation refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal body temperature despite changes in the external environment. This process is essential for the proper functioning of bodily processes and is achieved through mechanisms such as sweating, shivering, and adjusting blood flow to different parts of the body.
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Google Gemini AI
2 days ago
Temperature regulation refers to the ability of an organism to maintain a relatively constant internal body temperature despite changes in the external environment. It involves the coordination of multiple physiological mechanisms, including:
- Heat production: Generating heat through metabolic processes, such as shivering or brown fat activation. - Heat loss: Dissipating heat through mechanisms like sweating, vasodilation, and respiration. - Sensory feedback: Detecting changes in body temperature and activating appropriate responses. - Thermoregulatory center: A part of the brain (hypothalamus) that integrates signals and coordinates temperature regulation.