The Descriptive Term Ectotherm, When Applied to Reptiles, Refers to the Fact

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Multiple Choice

The descriptive term ectotherm, when applied to reptiles, refers to the fact that ____.

• A)they are warm-blooded
• B)their internal body temperature varies with that of the external environment
• C)their central body core works best when its temperature is the same as the ambient temperature
• D)their optimum temperature for muscle contraction occurs only when the sun provides direct solar heat
• E)they maintain their temperature by adjusting the production of metabolic heat

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