Ectothermic Animals

question 25

Multiple Choice

Ectothermic animals

• A) depend on heat from the external environment to adjust their body temperatures.
• B) may dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow and heat to the skin.
• C) maintain a relatively constant body temperature despite external temperatures.
• D) may have feathers to keep them insulated.
• E) may have body fat to keep them insulated.

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