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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
As with most intelligent humanoid species they have a very complex system with specialized organs, and unique hormones, chemicals and enzymes. With a higher body temperature, they are typically more comfortable in warmer climates - many of those having left home complain about the colder room temperatures, often layering clothing to stay comfortable.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/vF8_K_lUswc/VI8d4X58EgAJ ''"The cold.'',] LtCmdr S.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239401.04</ref> In the rarer cases, a Brekkian may frequently suffer from the common cold if exposed to lower ship-board temperatures for too long. | As with most intelligent humanoid species they have a very complex system with specialized organs, and unique hormones, chemicals and enzymes. Brekkians have a coboglobin-based blood chemistry, their blood an amber colour.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/Qf3JDrbC_Kc/A5kDxGizDAAJ ''"Amber stained."''], LtCmdr S.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239411.17</ref> | ||
With a higher body temperature, they are typically more comfortable in warmer climates - many of those having left home complain about the colder room temperatures, often layering clothing to stay comfortable.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/vF8_K_lUswc/VI8d4X58EgAJ ''"The cold.'',] LtCmdr S.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239401.04</ref> In the rarer cases, a Brekkian may frequently suffer from the common cold if exposed to lower ship-board temperatures for too long. | |||
===Electrical Discharge=== | ===Electrical Discharge=== |