Thermoregulation Flashcards

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Vasodilation

A

Capillaries widen near the surface of the skin more blood flows near the surface of the skin and less blood flows through the shunt valve, causing increased thermal energy loss/ energy loss by radiation, cooling the body down

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Sweating

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Sweat released onto the skin is evaporated, transferring thermal energy

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Vasoconstriction

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Capillaries constrict near the surface of the skin less blood flows near the surface of the skin and more blood flows through the shunt valve, minimising thermal energy loss/ energy loss by radiation

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4
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Shivering

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Muscles contract, releasing heat energy

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5
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Piloerection

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Erector muscles contract, causing the hairs to stand on end, trapping body temperature air

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6
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Where is the thermal regulatory centre located?

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Hypothalamus

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7
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Temperature receptors

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-temperature receptors monitoring blood temperature
-skin receptors send signals to the hypothalamus

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8
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Thermoregulation

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Controls internal body temperature (37°) so enzymes work optimumly

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