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We release energy from our food using components of our cells called mitochondria. These organelles are the site of aerobic respiration. this process isn't 100% efficient. One can draw an analogy to a car engine. Engines make noise and are hot- not all of the fuel is converted into motion. This is due to the second law of thermodynamics. Therefore, the inefficiency of respiration allows us to be 'warm blooded'.

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