Visual: Thermoregulation

Part of Temperature Regulation · Section 4 of 13

DiagramUnit: Homeostasis & ResponseGCSE

This diagram covers Visual: Thermoregulation within Temperature Regulation for GCSE Biology. Topic 5: Temperature Regulation It is section 4 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Visual: Thermoregulation

Painted side-by-side body responses to temperature: HOT (warm amber background, vasodilation with red capillaries near skin surface, sweat droplets, hair flat); COLD (cool blue background, vasoconstriction with narrow blue capillaries, erect hair / goosebumps, shivering motion lines).

Practice questions for Temperature Regulation

What is the normal core body temperature in humans?

  • A. 37 °C
  • B. 36 °C
  • C. 38 °C
  • D. 42 °C
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Explain how sweating helps to reduce body temperature.

3 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

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.
What is thermoregulation?
Thermoregulation is the process of maintaining a constant core body temperature of 37°C, regardless of changes in the external environment.

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