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1
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Poikliothermic

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Dependent on ambient environmental temperature for function
In active in cold
Seek shelter in heat
Benefits are slower metabolic rate in extreme conditions

2
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Homeothermic

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Function in a wide range of temperatures, but have high metabolic cost

3
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What can effect normal body temperatures?

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age: reserve capacity
sex: hormones
breed: adaptions
Time of day: Hot/cold day
Behavior: exercise
Hydration: Ability to use evaporative cooling
Reproductive status: Lactation can increase metabolic rate and hormones
Site of measurement: different heat gradients through out the body

4
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Define frostbite

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Circulation to the peripheral tissue shuts down to retain body temperature.

5
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Describe cooling adaptions of the brain

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close to capillary beds (vascular plexus) to nasal cavity heat exchange = large amount of blood flow for heat exchange

6
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What happens during panting

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Air is moved through a moist environment allowing evaporative cooling to occur (no gas is exchanged)

7
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What organ produces the most heat?

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The brain, as it consumes the most glucose (pure energy)