PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term for maintaining internal temperature is:
A
Thermoregulation
B
Thermometer
C
Homeothermal
D
Homeostasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thermoregulation refers to how the body maintains its internal temperature. If your body temperature becomes too cold or hot, it may lead to severe symptoms and even death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thermoregulation is the process by which an organism maintains its internal body temperature within a certain range, despite changes in external conditions. For the human body, it ranges between 36.5 C to 37.5 C. The main purpose of thermoregulation is to keep the enzyme systems of the body working properly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thermoregulation is also called as the heat regulation. Example: Human beings living in a climate of varying temperature and are able to maintain constant body temperature. In both animals and birds, the balance in heat gain and loss is provided by the hair, feathers, and fat skin layers.

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