Which of the Following Is a Trait Shared by Mammals

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a trait shared by mammals and reptiles that is not shared by the other groups of chordates?

• A) hair
• B) mammary glands
• C) an amnion
• D) legs
• E) lungs

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Body Temperature

is the measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, reflecting the balance between heat production and loss.

Primary Burn

The initial injury or damage to skin tissue caused by direct exposure to excessive heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.

Partial-Thickness Burn

A burn affecting both the epidermis and a portion of the dermis layer of skin, characterized by pain, redness, and blistering.