Which of the Following Statements About Temperature Regulation Is FALSE

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about temperature regulation is FALSE?

• A) All organisms maintain the same core temperature.
• B) Some organisms maintain a constant core temperature even when the external environment changes.
• C) Some organisms' core temperatures vary when the external environment varies.
• D) Different organisms may have different core temperatures at which they do well.

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