In Reference to the Body Temperature in Living Organisms, the Set

question 48

Multiple Choice

In reference to the body temperature in living organisms, the set point can be defined as the

• A) ideal normal value.
• B) current specific value.
• C) amount of change that must occur for a condition to return to ideal normal value.

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Definitions:

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.

Small Intestine

In vertebrates, the portion of the digestive tract that precedes the large intestine. In humans, consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease and stroke.

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

Fatty acids that contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, making them more fluid at room temperature compared to saturated fatty acids.