Outline the Factors That Cause Temperature Differences Between Land and Water

question 56

Essay

Outline the factors that cause temperature differences between land and water bodies.

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the physiological effects of stress, termed the "General Adaptation Syndrome."

Alarm Phase

The initial reaction of the body to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the fight or flight response.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immunity, among other functions.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a critical role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses in the body.