As you learned in the previous research activity, homeostasis is one of the main characteristics of life. A normal body temperature for humans is approximately 98.6 degrees Fareinheit, or, 37 degrees Celcius. Use an online resource to look up the two mechanisms the human body uses to maintain a healthy body temperature. Describe how the body maintains homeostasis. (Hint: another way of thinking about this: What happens when the body gets too hot or too cold.) Different species have different adaptations. Spend a couple minutes researching why dogs pant. Explain how panting helps a dog maintain homeostasis.