For a Typical Bird or Mammal, the Slope of the Line

question 81

Multiple Choice

For a typical bird or mammal, the slope of the line below the thermoneutral zone equals _______ and is steeper for an animal with _______ insulation and higher thermal conductance.

• A) C; higher
• B) C; lower
• C) -C; lower
• D) -C; higher

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