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Homeothermic. Man is homeothermicMan's metabolism is exothermicMan is a temperate organismMetabolism most efficient at 98.6 F/37 C. . . /- 2 c/4 F. . . When Heat loss > gain. Metabolism increases heat generateddependent on:Hypothalamic recognitionThymic triggersreceptive cellsadequate glucosecellular activityShunt heat/circulation to priority areasdependent on:Hypothalamic recognitionintact nervous systemreactive cardiovasculature.
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