Thermoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is an endotherm?
A
An organism that can use internal sources of heat, generated from metabolism in the liver, to maintain its body temperature.
2
Q
What happens in an endotherm’s liver cells when its core body temperature is too low?
A
Rate of metabolism increased, more heat generated, heat transferred to blood.
3
Q
What is an ectotherm?
A
An organism that relies on external sources of heat to regulate its body temperature.
