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Thermoregulation in Poikilotherms and Homeotherms by RowzFerlTanutan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Poikilotherms are cold-blooded animals whose internal temperatures vary with their environment, while homeotherms like mammals and birds maintain a constant core temperature. In response to heat and cold, animals can produce more heat through behaviors or metabolism, or conserve heat. The hypothalamus regulates heat balance by initiating processes like sweating or shivering. Hypothermia and hyperthermia can result from environmental factors, disease, or altered thermoregulation.
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