Approximately What Percentage of Our Total Energy Output Is Attributable

question 60

Multiple Choice

Approximately what percentage of our total energy output is attributable to the thermic effect of food?

• A) 5 to 10 percent
• B) 5 to 20 percent
• C) 5 to 40 percent
• D) 5 to 60 percent

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Definitions:

Ectothermy

A physiological feature of organisms that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.

Waterproof Skin

A type of skin adaptation that prevents water from penetrating, typically found in various animals, aiding them in living in wet environments.

Internal Fertilization

Sperm fertilize eggs inside a female’s body.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborn offspring.