In a Cold Environment,many Species of Birds and Mammals Maintain

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a cold environment,many species of birds and mammals maintain homeothermy by decreasing conductance and

• A)increasing heat production.
• B)allowing the extremities to operate at low temperatures.
• C)augmented muscle activity (e.g. ,muscular thermogenesis).
• D)All of the choices are correct

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