A Physiological Parameter Which Is Regulated in an Up-Down Fashion

question 19

Short Answer

A physiological parameter which is regulated in an up-down fashion by signals that are always present but change in intensity is said to be under ________.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams, playing a crucial role in memory and learning.

Hibernate

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter, allowing survival through periods of reduced food availability.

Cold-blooded

Refers to organisms, such as reptiles and fish, that do not regulate their body temperature internally but rely on external sources.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms to convert food to energy, maintain cellular structure, and grow.