Which Statement Is True

question 228

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A) At low temperatures an ectotherm would seek shade.
• B) At high temperatures an endotherm would orient to the sun.
• C) For endotherms, sweating to dissipate heat does not require an expenditure of metabolic energy.
• D) With every transfer of energy in a biological system, some energy is gained as heat.
• E) Energy is transferred from food molecules to ATP in ectotherms and endotherms.

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings across eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A stage in Erik Erickson's theory of psychosocial development where toddlers learn to exercise will and do things for themselves or they doubt their abilities.

Industry Versus Inferiority

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children develop a sense of competence and ability when they successfully manage new skills and tasks.

Initiative Versus Guilt

This developmental stage, characterized by Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, involves young children starting to assert control and power over their environment, leading to a sense of purpose or feelings of guilt over their actions.