An Organism That Maintains a Constant Body Temperature Is Termed

question 46

Multiple Choice

An organism that maintains a constant body temperature is termed:

• A) an endotherm.
• B) an ectotherm.
• C) a poikiotherm.
• D) cold blooded.
• E) an osmoconformer.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurts

Periods of rapid physical growth and development, often observed during infancy and adolescence.

Proximodistal

From the inner part (or axis) of the body outward.

Cephalocaudal

From head to tail.

Proximodistal

Refers to a pattern of development where growth starts at the center of the body and moves towards the extremities.