Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 32, Problem 1AC
Why does life on land present particular difficulties in maintaining temperature homeostasis compared to life in water?
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To determine:
Why life on land present particular difficulties in maintaining temperature homeostasis compared to life in water.
Introduction:
Homeostasis is the property of an organism, to resist any change in “internal” as well as “external environment” to maintain the state of equilibrium. Homeostasis is important as all kind of life forms can work efficiently under a “particular set of conditions” known as “optimum conditions”. The parameters for optimum conditions include temperature,
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Temperature on land varies from
Conclusion
Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain proper body temperature with reference to surroundings. Different variables are taken as parameters for deciding homeostasis of an organism. These variables include temperature, fluid, and salt concentration
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Chapter 32 Solutions
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 32.1 - define homeostasis and explain why organisms...Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 32.1 - What would happen if a cold, shvering mammal...Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 2CSCCh. 32.1 - explain the difference between ectotherms and...Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 32.1 - Prob. 4CYLCh. 32.2 - Prob. 1CSRCh. 32.2 - By pumping carbon dioxide and other greenhouse...
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