Endotherms Usually, but Don't Always, Maintain a _____ Body Temperature

question 148

Multiple Choice

Endotherms usually, but don't always, maintain a _____ body temperature that is _____ than that of the environment.

• A)constant; higher
• B)constant; lower
• C)constant; identical to
• D)fluctuating; higher
• E)fluctuating; identical to

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Definitions:

Functional Hair Follicles

Hair follicles that are actively producing hair, indicating health and vitality of the hair growth cycle.

Hair Bulb

The rounded, club-shaped structure located at the base of the hair follicle, containing active cells that grow hair.

Cuticle

Outer, thin layer, usually horny—for example, the outer covering of hair or the growth of the stratum corneum onto the nail.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the central region of the kidney or the lower part of the brainstem.