Warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals attempt to maintain
A)approximately the same internal temperatures, but do so through different methods.
B)approximately the same internal temperatures, using the same methods.
C)very different internal temperatures, with the warm-blooded animals having internal temperatures about 10 degrees F higher than cold-blooded animals.
D)very different internal temperatures, but use the same methods to maintain their respective set points.

Question

Warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals attempt to maintain 
A)approximately the same internal temperatures, but do so through different methods. 
B)approximately the same internal temperatures, using the same methods. 
C)very different internal temperatures, with the warm-blooded animals having internal temperatures about 10 degrees F higher than cold-blooded animals. 
D)very different internal temperatures, but use the same methods to maintain their respective set points.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Warm-blooded animals (endotherms) maintain a relatively constant internal body temperature through metabolic processes, such as shivering and sweating. On the other hand, cold-blooded animals (ectotherms) rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Therefore, both groups attempt to maintain approximately the same internal temperatures, but do so through different methods.

Warm-Blooded and Cold-Blooded Animals Attempt to Maintain