An Animal Is ________ If It Is Able to Maintain

question 165

Short Answer

An animal is ________ if it is able to maintain a constant body temperature.

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Definitions:

Memory T Cells

A type of T cell that remains in the body after an initial infection and helps to quickly respond to the same antigen upon re-exposure.

Antigenic Determinant

Specific part of an antigen that stimulates an immune system response by binding to receptors on the surface of lymphocytes; also called epitope.

Cell-mediated Immunity

A type of immunity where T cells directly attack infected or cancerous cells, as opposed to producing antibodies.

Polypeptide Chains

are long chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the primary structure of proteins.