Chapter 26, Problem 10TYR

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Enzymes are working under normal temperature; enzymes are very important in metabolism. Our body maintains the heat loss and generation due to the optimal metabolic functions. The condition of hypothermia slows down the metabolic rate; if it allows the metabolism to speed up, it could disrupt the coordination of the molecules and lead to the death of an individual. Thermoregulation means the loss or gain of heat during metabolism to attain the homeostasis mechanism. Heat is generated by muscular movements and metabolism. There are four mechanisms for the loss of heat; they are conduction, radiation, evaporation, and convection.