Most Reptiles Are Almost Completely Ectothermic; They Warm Themselves by

question 32

Multiple Choice

Most reptiles are almost completely ectothermic; they warm themselves by

• A)eating food with high fat content.
• B)generating excess ATP by shivering.
• C)evaporation across the skin surface.
• D)behavioral adaptations.
• E)countercurrent heat exchange mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Mechanical Ventilation

A life-support technique that uses a machine to help patients breathe when they are unable to do so sufficiently on their own.

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to maintain an open airway and facilitate ventilation.

Oropharyngeal Suctioning

The process of removing secretions from the throat and mouth using a suction device to maintain airway patency.

Bloody Secretions

Fluids expelled from the body that contain blood, indicating possible injury or disease.