Thermoregulation in Endotherms

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AS - Level Biology Mind Map on Thermoregulation in Endotherms, created by The Flob M on 10/10/2016.
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Thermoregulation in Endotherms
  1. Detecting temperature changes
    1. Principles of Thermoregulation
      1. Reducing temperature
        1. Vasodilation
          1. Increased sweating
            1. Reducing insulation via hair
            2. Increasing temperature
              1. Vasoconstriction
                1. Decreased sweating
                  1. Increasing insulation via hair
                    1. Shivering
                    2. Controlling thermoregulation
                      1. Heat loss
                        1. Heat gain
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