An Increase in Body Temperature Causes

question 108

Multiple Choice

An increase in body temperature causes

• A)sweating.
• B)an increase in melanin production.
• C)an increase in keratinization of the skin.
• D)arterioles in the dermis to constrict.
• E)arrector pili muscles to contract.

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Definitions:

Major Nitrogenous Waste

The primary form of nitrogen excreted by organisms, which varies among species (urea in mammals, uric acid in birds and reptiles, and ammonia in aquatic organisms).

Annelids

A phylum of segmented worms that includes earthworms and leeches, characterized by their segmented bodies and presence in diverse habitats.

Nitrogenous Waste

Waste products containing nitrogen, such as ammonia, urea, and uric acid, produced by the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids.

Desert-Living Animals

Animals that have adapted to survive in desert environments, characterized by extreme temperatures and scarce water.