Thermoregulation and Osmoregulation
This topic examines the physiological and behavioural mechanisms used by animals to regulate temperature and water balance. Students analyse specific adaptations in Australian endotherms.
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This topic examines the physiological and behavioural mechanisms used by animals to regulate temperature and water balance. Students analyse specific adaptations in Australian endotherms.
Key Questions
- How do endotherms regulate their core body temperature?
- What role do the kidneys play in mammalian osmoregulation?
- How do Australian desert animals conserve water in arid environments?
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