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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Hibernation

a state of greatly reduced metabolic rate and actiity that enables an animal to survive the winter by reducing the demand for energy when food is unavailable


Homeostasis

the physiological state of the body in which internal physical and chemical conditions are kept within a range that is suitable for life processes


Homeostatic Mechanisms

a system that monitors internal and external conditions and changes bodily functions to maintain homeostasis


Homeotherm

an animal that maintains a stable body temperature regardless of the temperature of the external environment