Which of the Following Is Not True of Heat Production

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of heat production and body temperature regulation in a person?

• A)The higher the surface area to volume ratio in a person, the less heat escapes into the environment.
• B)The greater the number of cells that a person has, the more heat is produced by the person.
• C)Most heat loss occurs through the skin surface.
• D)People and other warm-blooded animals must have proper methods of heat production and heat loss to keep their body temperature at its homeostatic level.
• E)All of these are true of heat production and body temperature regulation in warm-blooded animals.

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Definitions:

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, involved in producing vocal sounds.

Laryngeal Cartilages

Rigid structures that provide structure and support to the larynx (voice box), facilitating speech and protecting the airway.

Arytenoid Cartilage

Paired cartilages located in the larynx that are key in vocal cord movement and voice production.

Corniculate Cartilage

Small, horn-shaped cartilages located at the top of the larynx that are involved in the production of sound and the protection of the vocal cords.