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Endotherms vs. Ectotherms: How Animals Regulate Their Body Temperature
Chapter 32, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
Which of the following is an accurate statement about thermoregulation?
a. Endotherms are regulators and ectotherms are conformers.
b. Endotherms maintain a constant body temperature and ectotherms do not.
c. Endotherms are warm-blooded and ectotherms are cold-blooded.
d. Endotherms and ectotherms differ in their primary source of heat for thermoregulation.
e. Endothermy has a lower energy cost than ectothermy.
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QUESTION:
Which of the following is an accurate statement about thermoregulation?
a. Endotherms are regulators and ectotherms are conformers.
b. Endotherms maintain a constant body temperature and ectotherms do not.
c. Endotherms are warm-blooded and ectotherms are cold-blooded.
d. Endotherms and ectotherms differ in their primary source of heat for thermoregulation.
e. Endothermy has a lower energy cost than ectothermy.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Endotherms rely on internal metabolic processes to generate and maintain their body temperature.
This is why endotherms can maintain activity in cold environments. They have insulation like fur or blubber to keep their body heat from escaping, which makes them resilient to the cold.
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Endotherms vs. Ectotherms: How Animals Regulate Their Body Temperature
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Discover the science behind thermoregulation, focusing on endotherms and ectotherms. Understand how internal metabolic processes distinguish endotherms, while ectotherms rely on environmental factors. Highlighting the adaptations each group has evolved to thrive in their habitats.