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Investigation into Temperature Regulation in Animals Aim My aim is to find out how insulation and body surface area affect how heat energy is lost in animals. Introduction The temperature of animals affects their life functions, which are all the chemical reactions, which take place in the animal's body. For every temperature rise of 10°C, these biochemical reactions, which account for most of the body's functions, double in rate up to a point when proteins break down. If an animal becomes too hot, proteins in the body break down, eventually leading to death. If an animal becomes too cold, the bodily functions slow down. Because of this, various animals have different ways of keeping their body temperature constant, so they work most efficiently. Some animals rely on their own bodies to maintain their temperature. These animals include mammals and birds, and are called endotherms because they make heat inside their bodies. Others rely upon their...

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