AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -That’s how we maintain a constant body temperature. This does mean that warm-blooded animals have to eat much more food than cold-blooded animals, who only have to eat enough to keep basic body systems functioning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Warm-blooded animals require a lot of energy to maintain a constant body temperature. Mammals and birds require much more food and energy than do cold-blooded animals of the same weight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Warm-blooded animals have a high metabolic rate – they take in lots of oxygen and need many calories to maintain their body temperature, while cold-blooded animals breathe and eat less.

Detailed explanation-4: -Warm-blooded animals have a much stronger immune system to defend against such microorganisms. They gain energy in the form of heat to regulate body temperature for survival. They can easily produce heat within their body. Cold-blooded animals cannot survive in any extreme temperature and conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Warm blooded animals need more energy than cold blooded animals to maintain their body temperature.