Heat Capacities in Biological Systems

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Maegan Abutin 2C
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Heat Capacities in Biological Systems

Postby Maegan Abutin 2C » Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:22 pm

Hi. Can someone please explain the role of heat capacity in a biological system context? How does heat capacity impact physiological process and what does calorimetry play into that? Thank you!!

Olivia DeCecco 1B
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Re: Heat Capacities in Biological Systems

Postby Olivia DeCecco 1B » Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:28 pm

Heat capacity in the biological system context can be applied in thermoregulation, metabolic processes, and environmental adaptation. Calorimetry is a technique used to measure heat changes by measuring metabolic rate and enzymes.


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