Thermoregulation: Maintaining Body Temperature
Students will investigate the mechanisms by which the human body regulates its temperature in response to environmental changes.
Key Questions
- How do negative feedback loops prevent physiological disasters?
- Differentiate the physiological responses to overheating versus overcooling.
- Analyze the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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