Which of the Following Animals Uses the Highest Percent of Its

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals uses the highest percent of its energy budget for homeostatic regulation?

• A)a hydra
• B)a marine jelly (an invertebrate)
• C)a snake in a temperate forest
• D)a desert insect
• E)a desert bird

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Definitions:

Urinalysis

A test of urine to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections and kidney disease.

Capsular Hydrostatic Pressure

Capsular Hydrostatic Pressure is the pressure exerted by fluids in the Bowman's capsule of the kidneys, playing a critical role in the filtration process of blood into urine.

Net Filtration Pressure

The difference in pressure that drives the movement of fluid and solutes across a capillary wall, determined by the balance of hydrostatic and oncotic pressures.

Hypertonic Urine

Urine that has a higher osmotic pressure than the surrounding fluids, indicating a high concentration of solutes.