Which of the Following Is a Reflexive Homeostatic Adjustment to a Body

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reflexive homeostatic adjustment to a body temperature that is too low?

• A) vasodilation
• B) repetitive fur licking
• C) ruffling of the fur
• D) moving into the sun

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Definitions:

Muscular Strength

The maximal force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance in a single effort.

Anaerobic Respiration

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Aerobic Respiration

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Chemical Pathway

A series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell that lead to the production of a certain substance or a change in the cell.