Episode 17 — Endocrine System & Homeostasis

Thermoregulation

Learners will be able to:

• Question the need to regulate body temperature in humans. • Examine the structure and functions of the different parts of the skin. • Look at the role of each of the following in temperature regulation - Sweating, vasodilation & vasoconstriction. • Discuss adaptations of parts of the skin for thermoregulation. • Compare the definitions of hypothermia and hyperthermia. • Finally, we consider preventative measures for hypothermia and hyperthermia.