BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 23.5, Problem 2MC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The disadvantages and advantages of ectothermy and endothermy.

Introduction:

Thermoregulation is a process through which mammals can maintain their body temperature. Endotherms can maintain their constant body temperature; whereas, the body temperature of an ectotherm varies or fluctuates with the outside temperature.

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