Thermoregulation

An animal that can regulate its own internal temperature is a what?

• Endotherm

• Ectotherm

What is the name of an organism that relies on external factors to regulate its body temperature?

• Endotherm

• Ectotherm

The ability to maintain body temperature within a certain range is ...

• thermodynamics

• thermoregulation

• thermostat

• thermometer

Which of the following animals are ectothermic?

• Frogs

• Turtles

• Alligators

• None of the above

• All of the above

What would a reptile do in order to warm itself up?

• bask or lay out in the sun

• eat some food

• shiver

• move around

Which of the following is an endotherm?

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Which set of organisms are able to survive with lower amounts of food?

• Endotherms

• Ectotherms

Which of the following ISN'T a thermoregulatory strategy for warming up?

• vasoconstriction

• shivering

• sweating

• extra layers of blubber (fat)

In which of the following, do blood vessels near the surface of the body loosen up to release heat?

• Vasoconstriction

• Vasodilation

Which ISN'T an endotherm?

• Panda

• Penguin

• Kangaroo

• Crocodile