Key Area 2.4- Metabolism in conformers and regulators Flashcards
1
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Animal whose internal environment is dependent on its environment.
A
Conformer
2
Q
The way of life and the role of an organism in its community.
A
Ecological niche
3
Q
Maintenance of a steady state in the cells of living organism.
A
Homeostasis
4
Q
Region of the mammalian brain in which blood temperature is monitored.
A
Hypothalamus
5
Q
System of maintaining homeostasis in regulator organisms.
A
Negative feedback
6
Q
Animal that can adjust its metabolic rate to maintain a steady internal state.
A
Regulator
7
Q
Heat-sensitive cell in the hypothalamus of mammals.
A
Thermoreceptor
8
Q
Use of negative feedback in the regulation of body temperature in mammals.
A
Thermoregulation
