Mammalian Hibernation

question 44

Multiple Choice

Mammalian hibernation

• A) occurs when animals run out of metabolic fuel.
• B) is a regulated decrease in body temperature.
• C) is a form of positive feedback.
• D) is equally likely to occur at any time of year.
• E) lasts for several months,during which time body temperature remains close to the environmental temperature.

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Definitions:

Acute Pain

A type of pain that is sharp and severe but typically short-lived, often signaling injury or another immediate health problem.

Hyperventilation

An excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood.

Postoperative Pain

Pain that occurs as a result of surgery, typically managed through medication or other pain relief methods.

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that continues for 3 months or longer, often resistant to medical treatments.