Glossary 4.3

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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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Polkiotherm

an animal whose body temperature varies with, and often matches, the temperature of the external environment

Positive Feedback

the response of a system that acts to increase effect of any changes made to the system