Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Difference Between

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the difference between ectothermic and endothermic organisms?

• A)Endotherms are warm- blooded,but ectotherms are cold- blooded.
• B)Ectotherms absorb external heat,but endotherms use metabolic heat to maintain a warm,steady body temperature.
• C)Endotherms control their temperature,but ectotherms have no control over their temperature.
• D)Ectotherms are warm- blooded,but endotherms are cold- blooded.

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Definitions:

Dilute Urine

A condition where urine has a lower concentration of solutes, indicating increased water content.

Renin Levels

The concentration of renin, an enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in the body's regulation of blood pressure.

Acidosis

A pathological condition where there is an excess of acid in the body fluids, marked by an abnormally low blood pH.

Bicarbonate Reabsorption

The process by which the kidneys reclaim bicarbonate ions from the urinary filtrate, helping to maintain blood pH balance and electrolyte concentration.