warm-bloodedness
Mammalian temperature regulation
Warm-bloodedness is the ability to maintain a constant internal body temperature regardless of the environment—a trait of mammals and birds.
The term extends figuratively to passionate or ardent temperament: Her warm-bloodedness made her quick to anger and quick to forgive.
Maintaining stable internal heat
- body temperatureInternal heat level
- thermal regulationControlling body heat levels
- basal metabolic rateMinimum energy for survival
- shiveringInvoluntary bodily trembling
brown adipose tissue · thermal insulation · hypothalamus · vasodilation · vasoconstriction · piloerection · panting · sweating
Animal body hair
- mammaryOf milk glands
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- placentaFetal nourishment organ
- livebirthInfant born showing life
marsupials · monotremes · cetaceans · primates · rodents · bats · ungulates · insulation
Bird's lightweight covering
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
- avianOf or concerning birds
- migrationMovement to new territory
- nestingMaking a dwelling
eggs · preening · down · contour feathers · ornithology · songbirds · raptors · waterfowl
Cell-level fuel burning
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- caloric intakeEnergy consumed through eating
- oxygen consumptionRate of breathing gas
mitochondria · thyroid · hormones · catabolism · anabolism · glucose · fatty acids · energy expenditure
Power to do work
- vigorActive physical strength
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- spiritednessEnergetic liveliness of manner
passion · ardor · fervor · intensity · enthusiasm · vivacity · exuberance · dynamism
thermoregulation
Maintaining stable internal heat
- body temperatureInternal heat level
- thermal regulationControlling body heat levels
- basal metabolic rateMinimum energy for survival
shivering · brown adipose tissue · thermal insulation · hypothalamus · vasodilation · vasoconstriction · piloerection · panting · sweating · torpor
fur
Animal body hair
livebirth · marsupials · monotremes · cetaceans · primates · rodents · bats · ungulates · insulation · blubber
feathers
Bird's lightweight covering
nesting · eggs · preening · down · contour feathers · ornithology · songbirds · raptors · waterfowl · roosting
cellular respiration
Cell-level fuel burning
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- caloric intakeEnergy consumed through eating
oxygen consumption · mitochondria · thyroid · hormones · catabolism · anabolism · glucose · fatty acids · energy expenditure
energy
Power to do work
- vigorActive physical strength
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
spiritedness · passion · ardor · fervor · intensity · enthusiasm · vivacity · exuberance · dynamism · heartiness
- bird evolutionArchaeopteryx, archaeopteryx, theropod, feathered dinosaurs, theropods
warm-bloodednesscold-bloodedness
Unfeeling, merciless nature
ectothermy · coldness · cold-heartedness · heartlessness · callousness
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