Endotherms Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are endotherms and examples?
A
Warm-blooded – produce their own heat (e.g. humans, birds, cats).
2
Q
How do endotherms warm up?
A
Shivering
Hair erection
Vasoconstriction
Adipose tissue
3
Q
How do endotherms cool down?
A
Sweating
Vasodilation
Hair relaxation
4
Q
What is evaporative cooling?
A
Heat loss when sweat evaporates from skin.
5
Q
Function of adipose tissue?
A
Insulation – keeps heat in and stores energy.
