Elephants Use Their Ears to Release Heat to the Environment

question 131

Multiple Choice

Elephants use their ears to release heat to the environment. What mechanisms might they employ to increase heat loss from the ears?

• A) Increased convection by means of ear flapping
• B) Moving into the sun
• C) Increased blood flow to the ears
• D) Covering their ears with dust
• E) Both a and c

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