The Brain Stem: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms , Homeostasis ( Part 3)

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What is the push and pull system?
System involving two effectors with opposing effects
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Define Poikilothermic?
Poikilothermic is when the body temperature is the same as the environmental temperature
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Define Homeothermic ?
Homeothermic means when the physiological mechanism maintains almost constant body temperature
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What is the control centre of for temperature regulation in animals ?
-Pre optic Hypothalamus , damage to this area results in impairment of animal's ability to regulate temp
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State the three Animal temperature control effects :
-Shivering -Body hair -Blood vessels
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Define Poikilothermic?

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Poikilothermic is when the body temperature is the same as the environmental temperature

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Define Homeothermic ?

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What is the control centre of for temperature regulation in animals ?

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State the three Animal temperature control effects :

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