As Predicted by Bergmann's and Allen's Rules, Having a Lean

question 25

Multiple Choice

As predicted by Bergmann's and Allen's rules, having a lean, long-limbed body type in an equatorial climate provides an individual with

• A) greater surface area in relation to body mass which facilitates body heat dissipation.
• B) less surface area in relation to body mass which facilitates body heat dissipation.
• C) a constant surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating climatic adaptation.
• D) less surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating body heat retention.
• E) greater surface area in relation to body mass, facilitating body heat retention.

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Definitions:

Secretion

Separation of certain materials from the blood by the activity of a gland.

Excretion

The process of expelling material from the body.

Elimination

To remove, get rid of, exclude; also to pass urine from the bladder or stool from the bowel.

Invasive Procedure

A medical technique that involves entering the body through a cut or puncture to repair or diagnose an issue.