HEAT Flashcards
1
Q
What is the unit of measurement (heat):
A
The unit of measurement for heat is the calorie or joule.
2
Q
Heat production
A
The heat produced during these metabolic processes helps maintain the body’s temperature and supports essential physiological functions.
3
Q
Cellular heat metabolism
A
Cellular heat metabolism refers to the processes within cells that generate and regulate heat production. These processes include cellular respiration, which converts nutrients into energy, and metabolic reactions that occur in various cellular organelles.
