This introduction covers The Story: Your Body's Thermostat within Temperature Regulation for GCSE Biology. Topic 5: Temperature Regulation It is section 1 of 13 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
The Story: Your Body's Thermostat
Imagine your body as a house with the most advanced thermostat ever invented. No matter if it's freezing outside or boiling hot, your house maintains exactly 20°C inside. But your body does even more than this — it controls temperature, water levels, blood sugar, and more, all at the same time! This automatic regulation system is called homeostasis.
Practice questions for Temperature Regulation
What is the normal core body temperature in humans?
Explain how sweating helps to reduce body temperature.
Quick recall flashcards
What is thermoregulation?
Thermoregulation is the process of maintaining a constant core body temperature of 37°C, regardless of changes in the external environment.
How does sweating cool the body?
Sweat glands release sweat onto the skin. As sweat evaporates, it takes heat energy away from the skin, cooling the body. More sweating occurs when the body is too hot.