OXYGEN AS A MODULATOR OF BODY-TEMPERATURE

Authors
WOOD SC
Citation
Sc. Wood, OXYGEN AS A MODULATOR OF BODY-TEMPERATURE, Brazilian journal of medical and biological research, 28(11-12), 1995, pp. 1249-1256
Citations number
62
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Journal title
Brazilian journal of medical and biological research → ACNP
ISSN journal
0100879X
Volume
28
Issue
11-12
Year of publication
1995
Pages
1249 - 1256
Database
ISI
SICI code
0100-879X(1995)28:11-12<1249:OAAMOB>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Most animals respond to a shortage of oxygen by lowering their body te mperature. This response, mediated by behavior and physiological means , reduces oxygen demand via the Q(10) effect, and should therefore be adaptive. This article reviews the occurrence of this response within the animal kingdom, the possible mechanisms and mediators of the respo nse, and the physiological significance of hypoxia-induced hypothermia .