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Thermoregulation is the biological process by which an organism maintains its body temperature within a narrow, optimal range despite external temperature fluctuations. It balances heat production and loss mechanisms to stabilize the body’s core temperature.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Thermoregulation. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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