Thermoregulation

Synopsis
Core and shell temperature, normal range and cyclical variation of core temperature, feedback control system, heat balance, skin blood flow, heat production, control actions for heat loss, temperature sensors, integrative and control functions of the hypothalamus, disturbances of core temperature.
Series
Holton Series of Self-Instructional Material in Physiology
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio; Audiocassette. 60 min.
Year of production
1976
Availability
Sale
Documentation
Accompanying workbook and recording script.
Uses
Medical, dental, veterinary and science students.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
physiology - animal; physiology - human; thermoregulation

Credits

Writer
P Holton; R F Hellon

Sponsor

Name

BLITHE Centre for Health and Medical Education

Distributor

Name

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Name

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Address
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Notes
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