The List Below Shows Possible Metabolic Responses of a Mammal

question 253

Multiple Choice

The list below shows possible metabolic responses of a mammal to environmental temperature change.Choose the most likely response of a mammal when the environmental temperature begins at its upper critical temperature and increases by 3°C-5°C.

• A) Increased metabolic rate
• B) Decreased metabolic rate
• C) No change in metabolic rate
• D) Initial decrease in metabolic rate followed by an increase
• E) Death

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Definitions:

Minor Premise

In a categorical syllogism, the premise in which the minor term appears.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises that share a common term.

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A substance that causes alterations in perception, thinking, and feeling, leading to the experience of seeing or hearing things that aren't there.

Figure

The position of the middle term in the premises of a categorical syllogism.