2.4. Metabolism in conformers and regulators

The table compares conformers and regulators, which line in the table is incorrect?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is NOT a thermoregulatory strategy for warming up?

• vasoconstriction

• shivering

• sweating

• contraction of hair erector muscle

In which of the following, do arterioles near the surface of the body widen to release heat?

• Vasoconstriction

• Vasodilation

An organism that produces its own body heat is called...

• Poikilotherm

• Homeotherm

• Endotherm

• Ectotherm

Which of the following is an endotherm?

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Which of the following is an ectotherm?

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Which line on the graph indicates a conformer?

• A

• B

• C

The body's temperature monitoring centre is the (a)   ?

looking at the diagram, which animal is completely UNABLE to maintain blood salt concentration above that in the surrounding water?

• A shore crab

• B mitten crab

• C ragworm

• D spider crab

looking at the diagram, which animal is able to maintain a blood concentration of salt lower than the surrounding water?

• A shore crab

• B mitten crab

• C ragworm

• D spider crab