As in other mammals, thermoregulation is an important aspect of human homeostasis. Most body heat is generated in the deep organs, especially the liver, brain, and heart, and in contraction of skeletal muscles. Humans have been able to adapt to a great diversity of climates, including hot humid and hot arid.
Japanese knotweed is a perennial weed, producing tall canes, up to 2.1m (7ft) in height during the summer. The canes have characteristic purple flecks, and produce branches from nodes along its length. These branches support shovel-shaped leaves.
10 most extreme places on Earth. Knotweed is a plant native to many parts of Asia. Japanese and Giant knotweed are both used as components in the nutraceutical, resveratrol, which is thought to have anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties.This plant has an appearance similar to bamboo, which may explain why it is sometimes called Japanese or Mexican bamboo.apanese and Giant knotweed are both used as components in the nutraceutical, resveratrol, which is thought to have anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties. This plant has an appearance similar to bamboo, which may explain why it is sometimes called Japanese or Mexican bamboo.