The Scientist Studies a Second Animal Whose Oxygen Consumption Rises

question 18

Multiple Choice

The scientist studies a second animal whose oxygen consumption rises as temperature increases.The thermoregulatory strategy of the second animal is most likely to be ________.

• A)an ectotherm
• B)an endotherm
• C)one that cannot osmoregulate
• D)one that primarily uses metabolism to regulate temperature

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Definitions:

Evaporated

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor or gas due to heat without reaching boiling point.

Desert-like Environment

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Wind-blown Sands

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Oldest Unit

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