During Cold Periods, Marmots Enter a State of Torpor in Order

question 32

Multiple Choice

During cold periods, marmots enter a state of torpor in order to alter their lower critical body temperature. In comparison to the body temperature of a bear during its long winter sleep, the temperature of the marmot drops _______, and the duration of the torpor is _______ the bear's period of sleep.

• A) much more; much shorter than
• B) much less; much shorter than
• C) to about the same extent; much shorter than
• D) much more; about the same as

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