Thermoregulation

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  • Created on: 29-11-16 14:00
This is maintained at 37 degrees
Core temperature
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Area of the brain responsible for homeostasis
Hypothalamus
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Sensory receptors sensitive to changes in body temperature
Thermoreceptors
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Process where heat is lost through conversion of liquid to vapour
Evaporation
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Heat is lost through contact between skin and moving air or water
Convection
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Heat is lost via infrared rays
Radiation
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Heat is lost through physical contact between one object an another
Conduction
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In a warm environment this can occur. A decrease in stroke volume and an increase in heart rate
Cardiovascular drift
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Area of the brain responsible for homeostasis

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Process where heat is lost through conversion of liquid to vapour

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Heat is lost through contact between skin and moving air or water

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