D3.3.5—Thermoregulation as an example of negative feedback control

Experiments

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Blood Flow and Skin Temperature

Experiment #9 from Human Physiology Experiments

Compare the rate of recovery from cold in two different skin regions.
Correlate rate of recovery with vascularity.

Educational Standard: International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
Subject: Biology
Theme: D Continuity and change
Level of organization: 3 Organisms
Topic: D3.3 Homeostasis
Section: Standard level and higher level

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