thermogenesis
Biological heat production
Thermogenesis is the production of heat by the body.
All living organisms generate heat through metabolic processes, but the term usually appears in discussions of weight loss and metabolism—brown fat engages in thermogenesis to burn calories, and certain foods or supplements claim to boost thermogenesis for weight management: Coffee may increase thermogenesis slightly.
Cell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- cellularComposed of small units
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
catabolism · anabolism · glucose · enzymes · biochemistry · homeostasis · adipose · lipolysis
Involuntary bodily trembling
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- vasoconstrictionArterial walls contracting inward
- goosebumpsRaised skin from cold
- acclimatizationAdjusting to new conditions
cryotherapy · winter · frostbite · insulation · norepinephrine · BAT · icebath
Bodily food breakdown
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- nutritionBodily use of food
- proteinFolded amino chain
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
postprandial · satiety · absorption · macronutrients · spices · capsaicin · caffeine · ginger
Warm and snug
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- toastyComfortably heated
- blanketSoft bed covering
- fleeceWool still on sheep
wool · sweater · core · feverish · flush · radiating · snug · layering
Contractile body tissue
- contractionReduction in size
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
afterburn · endurance · sweat · cardio · resistance · fidgeting · activity · nonshivering
mitochondria
Cell's energy-producing organelles
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- cellularComposed of small units
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
oxidation · catabolism · anabolism · glucose · enzymes · biochemistry · homeostasis · adipose · lipolysis · ketosis
shivering
Involuntary bodily trembling
- hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature
- vasoconstrictionArterial walls contracting inward
- goosebumpsRaised skin from cold
acclimatization · cryotherapy · winter · frostbite · insulation · norepinephrine · BAT · icebath
digestion
Bodily food breakdown
carbohydrates · postprandial · satiety · absorption · macronutrients · spices · capsaicin · caffeine · ginger · metabolism
cozy
Warm and snug
fleece · wool · sweater · core · feverish · flush · radiating · snug · layering · insulation
muscle
Contractile body tissue
- contractionReduction in size
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- workoutStructured physical exercise
aerobic · afterburn · endurance · sweat · cardio · resistance · fidgeting · activity · nonshivering
thermogenesisthermolysis
Decomposition by heat
heat dissipation · heat loss · cooling · hypothermia · vasodilation
thermogenesistorpor
Inactive, sluggish state
hibernation · aestivation · metabolic depression · dormancy · energy conservation
thermal, genesis, geothermal, isothermal, exothermic, endothermic, ectothermic, nonthermal, thermogenic