Concepts of Biology
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Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
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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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