In a mammal, metabolic rate is highest when the ambient temperature is _______ the thermoneutral zone and the animal is _______.
A) within; at rest
B) below; active
C) within; active
D) above; at rest
E) below; at rest

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The metabolic rate in mammals is highest when the ambient temperature is below the thermoneutral zone and the animal is active. This is because the animal needs to generate additional heat to maintain its body temperature, leading to an increase in metabolic rate.

In a Mammal, Metabolic Rate Is Highest When the Ambient