CAMPBEL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
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Author: Taylor
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Chapter 25, Problem 14TYK
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Introduction: Thermoregulation is the homeostatic mechanism by which an individual maintains a constant body temperature regardless of external fluctuations.
Many processes in the body are very sensitive to temperature changes and hence, the maintenance of a constant temperature is very essential.
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