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what is it called when a baby is born and can't keep it's body temperature up, and the heart rate flucuates
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What is a normal temperature for a newborn baby?
A newborn baby usually has a normal temperature of less than 97F. Usually new born babies body temperature is not always regulated. Sometime when they are ill the temperature goes down instead of up. Hence if you find the baby temperature little awkward then call the doctor immediately.
What does the body do to keep the temperature the same?
How do are body's maintain a constant temperature?
Do fishes have constant body temperature?
no
Why does a newborn mammal need such a heat source?
The brown adipose tissue (BAT) makes up about 5% of a newborn's body weight. Newborn babies cannot yet efficiently thermoregulate themselves because they are so young. The BAT helps a baby's body with non-shivering thermogenesis when the body falls below a certain temperature. It also serves as cushioning and protection for the body parts.
Does a spider keep its body temperature constant?
No. A spider has no mechanism to maintain its body temperature.
How many bones does a newborn baby have?
there 206 bones in a new born baby body
Why the human body temperature always remains constant in normal person?
why the human body temperature always remains constant in normal person
What is the fat content of newborn baby?
12%of total body weight
What is an organism with a constant body temperature?
homoithermic
Do snails have a constant body temperature?
yes
What is having a constant body temperature?
homeothermy
Which mammal has a constant body temperature?
All mammals are classified as endotherms, which means they have some ability to keep a constant body temperature. However, endothermy is not complete, so a disease or extreme outside temperatures could overpower the mammal's ability to keep its body temperature constant.
