Section 9
Metabolic Rate and Thermoregulation
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Homeostatic Process
Homeostatic processes ensure a constant internal environment by various mechanisms working in combination to maintain set points.
Homeostasis: Thermoregulation
Animals use different modes of thermoregulation processes to maintain homeostatic internal body temperatures.
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Heat Conservation and Dissipation
Animals have processes that allow for heat conservation and dissipation in order to maintain a homeostatic internal body temperature.