2.77a Thermoregulation

Notes


Homeostasis = "conditions are kept constant"
-> Homeothermic = "maintaining constant temperature (internal)"
     -> e.g. Mammals are homeothermic organisms, carry out thermoregulation

Why do mammals want to preserve homeothermic conditions?
Due to enzyme reactions, attempt to keep temperature at 'optimum temperature' for most efficient rates of reactions - therefore body functions
-> Optimum temperature = homeothermic temperature of that organism