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Blubber, or subcutaneous fat, helps prevent heat loss from the body. Keratin in the epidermis helps prevent water loss from the body.
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What body part of the whale help maintain their body temperature even to icy water?
Their thick layer of fat/blubber just beneath the skin
What is HELP designed to prevent?
The loss of body heat when in the water.
How does blubber help rattlesnakes?
Rattlesnakes do not have 'blubber' nor to they eat 'blubber.'
What what is the heat escape lessening position help designed to prevent?
The loss of body heat when in the water
How does mineral water help the body?
Mineral water helps prevent dehydration by helping the cells in the body absorb water. Mineral water is also good for preventing high blood pressure.
What organ can ADH help prevent water retention through interaction with target cells?
ADH acts on the kidneys, but not to prevent water retention. ADH is a hormone that is released when the body is low on water to help the body retain water. It does this by helping to concentrate the urine and reducing urine volume. For more information, visit the Related Link.
How does the leopard adapt to its environment?
A leopard seal has whiskers which can help sense pray in the dark. There body's are streamline so when they swim they can turn sharply. There flippers are strong and help them propel through the water. There noses are only small slits so when they swim they automatically close over to prevent water getting in. They have big eyes which help them see a wide area when hunting. They have two layers of fur and a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm.
Is blubber found in any other animals?
Of course. Seals have blubber to help them navigate quickly through the water and keep warm in icy climates. Blubber is not that common in land animals because it slows them down while moving.
How does blubber help when the penguin is sleeping?
The blubber keeps the penguin warm
What is dehydration and how can a sportsman prevent it?
you can get dehydrated by not drinking I enough fluids to help your body. you can prevent it by drinking loads of water every day and drinking loads during and after sports. I hope I managed to help you...
Does drinking lot of water help in reducing fat?
Absolutely, drinking water can aid in cleaning the body. It is also known that drinking more water can help to prevent overeating and benefit weight loss.
What do whales and seals have inside them to keep them warm?
They produce their own heat just as you do but instead of a coat and sweater they have blubber under their skin to help keep them warm. Being in water draws heat away from the body.
