Question

Explain the term homeothermy with an example.

Answer 1

Homeothermy:

1. Homeothermy is defined as a relatively constant body temperature that is maintained independently of the environmental temperature.
2. Several processes by which animals increase their heat production such as shivering, activation of the sympathetic nervous system, and stimulation of secretion of thyroid hormone.
3. Homeothermy is observed in warm-blooded animals.
4. Examples of homeothermic animals are birds, mammals etc