Reptiles Can Maintain Their Internal Body Temperature by

question 56

Multiple Choice

Reptiles can maintain their internal body temperature by

• A)behavioral mechanisms.
• B)drinking warm or cool water.
• C)eating and oxidizing more food.
• D)an effective insulating covering.
• E)rerouting blood to distribute heat.

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