Animal Thermoregulation
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Thermoregulation starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how blubber helps marine mammals with thermoregulation.
Describe how large ears help some desert animals regulate their body temperature.
Describe how migration can help animals with thermoregulation.
Describe how panting helps animals cool down.
Describe one behavioral adaptation that helps animals regulate their body temperature.
Explain why animals in hot climates often have lighter-colored fur or feathers.
Explain why fur and feathers are important for thermoregulation.
Explain why reptiles often bask in the sun during the morning.
Which of the following animals is an example of an ectotherm?
(1) Dog
(2) Lizard
(3) Human
(4) Bird
Which of the following animals uses panting as a method of thermoregulation?
(1) Snake
(2) Dog
(3) Fish
(4) Turtle
Which of the following is a physiological adaptation for thermoregulation in mammals?
(1) Migration
(2) Growing thicker fur in winter
(3) Changing color
(4) Hibernation
Which of the following is a reason why aquatic animals may lose heat faster than land animals?
(1) Water conducts heat better than air
(2) Water is always colder than air
(3) Aquatic animals have no insulation
(4) Aquatic animals are all ectotherms
Fill in the blank: Animals that maintain a constant internal body temperature regardless of the environment are called __________.
Fill in the blank: Animals that rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature are called __________.
Fill in the blank: The ability of birds to fluff up their feathers in cold weather helps to trap __________ and insulate their bodies.
Fill in the blank: The part of the brain that controls thermoregulation in mammals is the __________.
True or False: All birds use sweating to cool down.
True or False: All mammals are endothermic.
True or False: Animals living in cold climates often have a larger body size to help conserve heat.
True or False: Birds are endothermic animals.
