Adaptation of Animals to Different Environments
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What happens to heat loss from the body when the environmental temperature is higher than the body's temperature?

  • Heat loss from the body stops
  • Heat loss from the body increases
  • Heat loss from the body decreases (correct)
  • Heat loss from the body remains the same

    • What is the effect of high relative humidity on heat loss from the body?

  • It has no effect on heat loss
  • It decreases heat loss (correct)
  • It increases heat loss
  • It depends on the body's temperature

    • Which of the following is NOT a physiological means of heat loss?

  • Radiation
  • Muscle contraction (correct)
  • Evaporation through sweat
  • Convection

    • What happens to the body's heat loss when the body's temperature is higher than the environmental temperature?

    <p>It increases to try to maintain a stable temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of evaporation from the respiratory system?

    <p>Breathing out hot air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe animals that can live in different environments?

    <p>Acclimated animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for an increase in an animal's respiratory rate in high-temperature environments?

    <p>To increase heat loss from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an animal's body temperature typically measured?

    <p>Using a thermometer in the rectum or under the wing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe an animal's ability to maintain a physiological balance in different environments?

    <p>Acclimation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT affect an animal's respiratory rate and body temperature?

    <p>Type of food consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an animal's coat or fur?

    <p>To regulate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an animal's body temperature change in response to high-temperature environments?

    <p>It increases slightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of heat loss from an animal's body through radiation?

    <p>Radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed of cattle is well-suited to hot and humid environments?

    <p>Brahman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way in which animals lose heat in hot environments?

    <p>Through evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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