Concepts of Biology
Concepts of Biology
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ISBN: 9781938168116
Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 16, Problem 6RQ

When faced with a sudden drop in environmental temperature, an endothermic animal will _______.

a. experience a drop in its body temperature

b. wait to see if it goes lower

c. increase muscle activity to generate heat

d. add fur or fat to increase insulation

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