Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk
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Chapter 32, Problem 1AC
Why does life on land present particular difficulties in maintaining temperature homeostasis compared to life in water?
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Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 32.1 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 32.1 - What would happen if a cold, shvering mammal...Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 2CSCCh. 32.1 - define homeostasis and explain why organisms...Ch. 32.1 - explain the difference between ectotherms and...Ch. 32.1 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 32.1 - Prob. 4CYLCh. 32.2 - By pumping carbon dioxide and other greenhouse...Ch. 32.2 - Prob. 1TC
Ch. 32.2 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 32.2 - describe the four types of tissues?Ch. 32.2 - name and describe the major human organ systems?Ch. 32.2 - Prob. 2CTCh. 32 - Which of the following statements is False? a....Ch. 32 - Prob. 2MCCh. 32 - Prob. 3MCCh. 32 - Prob. 4MCCh. 32 - Which of the following statements is True? a....Ch. 32 - The ability of the body to maintain its internal...Ch. 32 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 32 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 32 - Glands with ducts connecting them to the...Ch. 32 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 32 - Define homeostasis, and explain how negative...Ch. 32 - Define and compare ectotherms and endotherms....Ch. 32 - Prob. 3RQCh. 32 - Prob. 4RQCh. 32 - Prob. 5RQCh. 32 - what property distinguishes connective tissue from...Ch. 32 - Prob. 7RQCh. 32 - Prob. 8RQCh. 32 - Why does life on land present particular...Ch. 32 - Prob. 2ACCh. 32 - Imagine you are a health care professional...
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