Glossary 4.3
The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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Ectotherman animal that maintains its body temperature by absorbing thermal energy from the environment | |
Effectorthe element (or elements) of a feeback system that acts to return the system to its optimal state | |
Endotherman animal that maintains its body temperature by internal mechanisms | |
Estivationa state of torpor that enables an animal to survive the summer by reducing the demad for energy | |