Heterotherms Differ from Endotherms in That Only Heterotherms

question 47

Multiple Choice

Heterotherms differ from endotherms in that only heterotherms

• A) can regulate their own body temperature.
• B) have body temperatures determined primarily by external sources of heat.
• C) maintain a constant body temperature despite changes in outside temperature.
• D) always have a negative Q₁₀.
• E) can sometimes behave as endotherms and at other times as ectotherms.

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