LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

DIVERSITY AMONG LIFE FORMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one way an endotherm keeps his body warm?
A
Jogging
B
Sweating
C
Shivering
D
Hiding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Endotherms have various ways of increasing metabolic heat production, or thermogenesis, in response to cold environments. One way to produce metabolic heat is through muscle contraction-for example, if you shiver uncontrollably when you’re very cold.

Detailed explanation-2: -Another adaptation to control body temperature that endotherms have is the ability to shiver. This involuntary movement of your muscles when you get cold Page 2 burns calories. Heat is released. Shivering helps keep your body warm.

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