During Its Months-Long Hibernation in Its Burrow, the Body Temperature

question 13

Multiple Choice

During its months-long hibernation in its burrow, the body temperature of a ground squirrel

• A) is held at a constant 37°C.
• B) is held at a constant 5°C.
• C) varies between 5°C and 37°C, depending on the frequency of arousals from hibernation.
• D) varies between 5°C and 15°C, depending on the external temperature outside of the burrow.
• E) varies between -5°C and +5°C, depending on the temperature in the burrow.

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