The following questions refer to Figure 40.1.

Figure 40.1
-What does the difference in temperature between arteries and veins in the goose's legs indicate?
A)The legs need to be kept cool so that muscles will function well.
B)The feet need to be kept at the same temperature as the abdomen so that the feet do not freeze in water.
C)Minimizing the temperature difference between the feet and the abdomen means the goose will lose less heat.
D)The arterial blood is always cooler in the abdomen, compared to its temperature in the feet of the goose.
E)The goose's feet function well even when their temperature falls below freezing.

Question

The following questions refer to Figure 40.1.
  
Figure 40.1
-What does the difference in temperature between arteries and veins in the goose's legs indicate?
A)The legs need to be kept cool so that muscles will function well. 
B)The feet need to be kept at the same temperature as the abdomen so that the feet do not freeze in water. 
C)Minimizing the temperature difference between the feet and the abdomen means the goose will lose less heat. 
D)The arterial blood is always cooler in the abdomen, compared to its temperature in the feet of the goose. 
E)The goose's feet function well even when their temperature falls below freezing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The difference in temperature between arteries and veins in the goose's legs indicates that the goose is minimizing heat loss by keeping the temperature of its feet close to the temperature of its abdomen. This is important for survival in cold environments.

The Following Questions Refer to Figure 40.1