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Penguins, seals, and whales have countercurrent heat exchangers to limit blood flow in certain areas of their body, limiting their rate of heat loss to their environment. In this homeostasis video, the instructor explains that homeostatic hugs are between tissues of an organism to allow for a stable internal environment. Scholars see how countercurrent heat exchange and close proximity between capillaries and alveoli allow humans to keep heat at their cores, maintain oxygen levels, and filter blood.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Video contains a fair amount of vocabulary; have learners keep track of unknown words, generate a list, and discuss after the video
Classroom Considerations
- Tis is the 17th in a series of 21 related human body videos
- Assumes pupils have basic knowledge about systems of the human body
- Video best fits after teaching body systems
Pros
- Contains high-quality diagrams, photos, and videos
- Includes exploration of fish gills, so focus is not just on human body
Cons
- None