Controlling Body Tempereture Flashcards
1
Q
What does the body do to keep the core body temperature constant?
A
It has to balance the amount of energy gained and lost (eg through respiration)
2
Q
Why does the body have to balance the amount of energy gained and lost ?
A
To keep the core body temperature constant
3
Q
What is a thermoegulatory centre?
A
It is the human body’s thermostat, it is located in the pre optic area of the hypothalamus.
4
Q
What does the thermoregulatory centre do?
A
It contains receptors that are sensitive to the temperature of the blood flowing through the brain
