Thermoregulation is like the body's own thermostat—it keeps your body temperature stable even if the weather outside is swinging between a desert heatwave and the Arctic tundra. Animals like birds and mammals, including humans, have a 'set point' temperature they strive to maintain. Negative feedback mechanisms help keep everything chill (or warm, as needed!).
What is Thermoregulation?
🌡️ Thermoregulation: Control of core body temperature around a set point.
🐦 Birds and 🦊 mammals, including 👫 humans, are thermoregulators.
🕒 The set point may change based on time of day or year, but the body always aims for stability.
Real-world Example: Think of a thermostat in a smart home that adjusts temperature automatically based on the time of day—cooler at night, warmer in the morning.
🔄 Negative Feedback: The body self-corrects based on internal conditions.
❄️ If too cold, the body will generate more heat.
🔥 If too hot, the body will shed heat.
Real-world Example: It's like cruise control on a car! If you're going too slow, the car speeds up. Going too fast? The car slows down to your set speed.
Two types
Real-world Example: These are like weather sensors that tell the home thermostat whether to ramp up the heating or cooling.
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Thermoregulation is like the body's own thermostat—it keeps your body temperature stable even if the weather outside is swinging between a desert heatwave and the Arctic tundra. Animals like birds and mammals, including humans, have a 'set point' temperature they strive to maintain. Negative feedback mechanisms help keep everything chill (or warm, as needed!).
What is Thermoregulation?
🌡️ Thermoregulation: Control of core body temperature around a set point.
🐦 Birds and 🦊 mammals, including 👫 humans, are thermoregulators.
🕒 The set point may change based on time of day or year, but the body always aims for stability.
Real-world Example: Think of a thermostat in a smart home that adjusts temperature automatically based on the time of day—cooler at night, warmer in the morning.
🔄 Negative Feedback: The body self-corrects based on internal conditions.
❄️ If too cold, the body will generate more heat.
🔥 If too hot, the body will shed heat.
Real-world Example: It's like cruise control on a car! If you're going too slow, the car speeds up. Going too fast? The car slows down to your set speed.
Two types
Real-world Example: These are like weather sensors that tell the home thermostat whether to ramp up the heating or cooling.
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