An Animal's Inputs of Energy and Materials Would Exceed Its

question 25

Multiple Choice

An animal's inputs of energy and materials would exceed its outputs

• A) if the animal is an endotherm, which must always take in more energy because of its high metabolic rate.
• B) if it is actively foraging for food.
• C) if it is hibernating.
• D) if it is growing and increasing its mass.
• E) never; homeostasis makes these energy and material budgets always balance.

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