Thermoregulation, an Important Part of Homeostasis, Is Defined as

question 60

Multiple Choice

Thermoregulation, an important part of homeostasis, is defined as

• A) a mechanism for utilizing body fat for energy.
• B) a reduction in blood flow to an animal's extremities in order to conserve heat.
• C) the maintenance of internal body temperature within an optimal range despite change in external temperature.
• D) the mechanisms that allow an animal to hibernate without food or drink.

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Definitions:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, characterized by airflow obstruction and breathing-related problems.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea

A condition characterized by sudden, severe shortness of breath at night, often waking the person from sleep, commonly associated with heart failure.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the norm for an individual's age, resting at over 100 beats per minute.

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying down and is typically relieved by sitting or standing up, often associated with heart failure.