Mammals Characteristics

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What is a characteristic of endothermic creatures?

They regulate their body temperature from within (correct)
They have a vertebrate column
They have hair on their bodies
They produce milk for their young

What is the primary function of a mother's mammary glands?

To produce milk for the young (correct)
To produce hair
To give birth to live young
To regulate body temperature

What do mammals have in their mouths?

Feathers
Gills
Teeth (correct)
Scales

What is a common characteristic of mammals' bodies?

<p>They have hair (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do mammals reproduce?

<p>They give birth to live young (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Mammals

Mammals are vertebrates, possessing a vertebral column.
Almost all mammals are endothermic, meaning they can regulate their body temperatures from within their bodies.
Endothermic creatures can maintain their own body temperature, independent of external sources.
Mammals are viviparous, giving birth to live young.
Mammals produce milk for their offspring, secreted by the mammary glands located in the breasts.
The young of mammals feed on milk produced by their mothers.
Mammals are characterized by the presence of hair on their bodies, which varies greatly in type and quantity between species.
Mammals possess teeth, which differ in structure and function depending on their location in the mouth.

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Learn about the unique features of mammals, including their vertebrate column, endothermic nature, and ability to produce milk for their young. Discover how they regulate their body temperature and what sets them apart from other animals.