thermoregulation Flashcards

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what is an endothermic animal?

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an animal that uses internally generated heat to maintain body temperature

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what is an ectothermic animal?

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an animal that depends mainly on heat sources to maintain body temperature

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why is thermoregulation crucial?

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as it helps maintain the body at the optimal temperature for its enzymes

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how do endothermic animals generate their heat?

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metabolically

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