Which of the following demonstrates ectothermic behaviorQuestion .pdf
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The document discusses ectothermic behavior, specifically identifying a turtle basking on a sunny log as an example. Turtles are ectothermic animals that rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature, and they require warmth to eat and remain active. If they become too cold, their bodily functions slow down significantly.
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Which of the following demonstrates ectothermic behaviorQuestion .pdf
- 1. Which of the following demonstrates ectothermic behavior? Question 1 options: A dog panting on a hot day A group of birds roosting together at night A turtle basking on a sunny log A person shivering in a cold houseA) A dog panting on a hot dayB) A group of birds roosting together at nightC) A turtle basking on a sunny logD) A person shivering in a cold house Solution Answer: A turtle basking on a sunny log Description-Turtles are ectothermsanimals beacuse their bodies get heat from their surroundings.Turtle to eat properly and be active they require warmth. If a turtle gets too cold, everything in their body will begin to slow down and they will become very lethargic.They will have a hard time eating food and digesting it properly and their heart rates slow down during this time, as well as their lungs.Few species of turtles reside in places where it is warm all of the time. They stay active all winter long.(C) A turtle basking on a sunny log Description-Turtles are ectothermsanimals beacuse their bodies get heat from their surroundings.Turtle to eat properly and be active they require warmth. If a turtle gets too cold, everything in their body will begin to slow down and they will become very lethargic.They will have a hard time eating food and digesting it properly and their heart rates slow down during this time, as well as their lungs.Few species of turtles reside in places where it is warm all of the time. They stay active all winter long.