Which of the Following Would Increase the Rate of Heat

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would increase the rate of heat exchange between an animal and its environment?

• A) feathers or fur
• B) vasoconstriction
• C) wind blowing across the body surface
• D) countercurrent heat exchanger
• E) blubber or fat layer

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The innermost layer of the intestine, which is involved in absorption and secretion processes critical for digestion.