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Most of thermoregulation in homeotherms occurs through physiological processes, e.g. sweating. Describe another physiological mechanism that mammals use to thermoregulate and describe its effect:

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Another physiological mechanism that mammals use to thermoregulate is panting. Mammals pant ( breathe quickly and shortly) with open mouth to increase evaporation from the surfaces of the mouth. Evaporation removes heat and acts as a cooling mechanism.

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