What Is Encapsulation

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Essay

What is encapsulation?

Articulate the concept of an energy budget and factors influencing it in the context of thermoregulation.

Compare and contrast mechanisms of heat loss and gain in “hot” and “cold” fish.

Understand the principles of thermoregulation in mammals.

Identify the biological responses to temperature changes in endotherms.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of foregone alternatives, representing the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Interest Rate

is the cost of borrowing money or the return on investment, expressed as a percentage of the principal, over a specified period.