OCR A Level Biology Temperature Control in Edotherms & Ectotherms

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A level Biology Quiz on Untitled, created by Charlie O'Connor on 19/05/2017.
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What are the advantages of endothermy?
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  • Able to maintain a fairly constant body temperature whatever the temperature is externally
  • Able to remain active even when external temperatures are low
  • Able to inhabit colder parts of the planet
  • Less of their food is used in respiration
  • More energy and nutrients from food can be converted to growth
  • They need to find less food
  • Are able to survive long periods without food
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