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Shivering

GCSEOCRJ247

Shivering

Key term for OCR GCSE Biology A, used in Homeostasis.

Definition

Involuntary, rapid rhythmic contractions of skeletal muscles intended to generate heat.

Exam Context

Shivering appears in OCR GCSE Biology A revision content for Organism level systems, especially Homeostasis and Control of body temperature.

Organism level systems Homeostasis Control of body temperature

Study Pathways

Organism level systems

Homeostasis

Control of body temperature

Organism level systems

Homeostasis

Response to challenges

Found in Revision Notes

Organism level systems

Control of body temperature

Homeostasis • Control of body temperature

Organism level systems

Response to challenges

Homeostasis • Response to challenges

Related Key Terms

Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH)Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)Collecting duct Crenation Effector Evaporative cooling Exothermic reaction Homeostasis

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