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The hypothalamus is the gland that is responsible for ensuring that the human body is at the proper temperature. If the body falls out of the normal temperature range, there are multiple mechanisms the body uses to return to normal. Among them are:
Shivering. If your body temp is too low, shivering causes your muscles to generate more heat to warm up.
Blood flow. If you are too warm, your body opens up all the capillaries and increases blood flow to the skin, which allows heat to be taken away from the body and into your environment. If you are too cold, your body shuts off capillary beds in order to retain as much heat as possible at the core, to keep your most vital organs at the proper temperature.
Sweat. Sweat on your skin helps carry away heat from your body, in combination with blood flow discussed earlier.
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Why does the brain of mammals keep track of the temperature of the skin and the blood?
The brain of mammals keeps track of the temperature of the skin and blood to maintain a stable internal body temperature, which is crucial for the body to function properly.
Define and give an example of homeostasis?
Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes. An example is the regulation of body temperature, where sweating helps cool the body down when it's too hot, and shivering helps generate heat when it's too cold.
What are animals that contain a constant body temperature called?
Animals that have a constant body temperature are called endotherms. They regulate their body temperature internally, regardless of external environmental conditions. Warm-blooded animals like mammals and birds are examples of endotherms.
What is the difference between ectothermy and endothermy?
endotherms are mammals like you and me who produce their own body heat and maintain a constant internal condition. Ectotherms are animals whose internal temperature is greatly influenced by its own environment.
What is the fluid that keeps you alive?
The fluid that keeps you alive is blood. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to cells in the body and removes waste products. It also plays a crucial role in regulating temperature and fighting infections.
What automatic response keeps body temperature constant?
Homeostasis
How does the hair maintian constant body temperature?
hair gives you warmth and that warmth keeps your body temperature up
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 is the temperature of fish more consistent than reptiles or amphibians?
Water keeps temperature more constant.
Why the human body temperature always remains constant in normal person?
why the human body temperature always remains constant in normal person
Do snails have a constant body temperature?
yes
What is an organism with a constant body temperature?
homoithermic
Does a spider keep its body temperature constant?
No. A spider has no mechanism to maintain its body temperature.
Could a fish light be used for a turtle?
No, I would go out and buy a light used for turtles. A turtle needs constant, warm light that keeps body temperature regulated.
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.
What effect does the large body of water have on climates in nearby places?
Water generally moderates the temperature and keeps it more constant, so it'll rarely get very hot or very cold at the seaside, relative to the average temperature.
