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