Unit 2 Topic 4: Thermoregulation

An organism that has a variable body temperature should be classed as:

• Poikilotherm
• Homeotherm
• Endotherm
• Ectotherm

An organism that has a stable body temperature should be classed as:

• Poikilotherm
• Homeotherm
• Endotherm
• Ectotherm

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An organism that produces its own body heat should be classed as:

• Poikilotherm
• Homeotherm
• Endotherm
• Ectotherm

An organism that relies on the environment for body heat should be classed as:

• Poikilotherm
• Homeotherm
• Endotherm
• Ectotherm

Which set of organisms could be described as an adaptation to low food availability?

• Endotherm
• Ectotherm

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is the reason why smaller mammals have higher metabolic rates?

• Higher SA:V ratios
• Lower SA:V ratios
• Lower Lifespans
• More Frequent Exposure to Predators

Heart rate can be used to measure:

• Metabolic Rate
• Oxygen Saturation
• Photosynthesis
• Longevitiy

Why do marine mammals need large amounts of blubber?

• Prevent excess heat loss
• Prevent starvation
• Increase metabolic rate
• Decrease heat generation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The heat for body temperature in ectotherms comes from:

• Thermogenin
• ATP Synthase
• Environment
• Brown Fat

Which of the following is not an adaptation endotherms usually possess?

• Bony Palate
• Brown Fat
• Thin Dark Skin
• Enlarged Nasal Passages