Maintaining body temperature

For OCR A2 biology unit 1, module 1

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The maintenance of the internal environment in a relatively constant state despite external changes is called...
Homeostasis
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Organisms that rely on external sources of heat to regulate body temperature are called...
Ectotherms
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When locusts are cold they will...
Orientate themselves to be side on to the sun
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What are peripheral temperature receptors?
Receptors in the skin that monitor temperature of the extremities
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Remaining inactive and spreading out limbs to increase surface area is an example of a...
Behavioural mechanism to cool body down
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Organisms that rely on external sources of heat to regulate body temperature are called...

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Ectotherms

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When locusts are cold they will...

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What are peripheral temperature receptors?

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Remaining inactive and spreading out limbs to increase surface area is an example of a...

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