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Chapter 42 - Control of Body Temperature
ULL - Biology 110 - Krayesky - Chapter 42
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Undergraduate 1
10/30/2011

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Endotherms
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generate their own heat and maintain relatively constant body temperature
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Ectotherms
Definition
body temperature changes with environment
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Heterotherms
Definition
ability to maintain body temperature - fluctuatiing
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Homeotherms
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ability to maintain body temperature - stable
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Radiation
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emission of electromagnetic waves by the surfaces of objects
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Conduction
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body surface loses or gains heat through direct contact with cooler or warmer substances
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Convection
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transfer of heat by the movement of air or water next to the body
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evaporation
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water vaporizing from the surface conducts heat used to drive processes away from the surface
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