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Problem 4
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Section 33.2: Review Questions
Chapter 33: The Animal Body: Basic form and function
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Most animals have to maintain a stable internal body temperature irrespective of changing external environment for survival. All metabolic reactions and their enzymes are temperature-sensitive. Higher temperatures can cause enzymes to denature and the metabolic processes may cease. Hence, it is crucial to maintain a steady internal body temperature for metabolic processes to function efficiently.
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