Which of the Following Is Not an Adaptation for Reducing

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an adaptation for reducing the rate of heat exchange between an animal and its environment?

• A)feathers or fur
• B)vasoconstriction
• C)nonshivering thermogenesis
• D)countercurrent heat exchanger
• E)blubber or fat layer

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