Pigeon, platypus, and panda are all representatives of which of the following?
Correct answer: B. Homeothermic
- A. Homeothermic and Poikilothermic respectively
- B. Homeothermic
- C. Poikilothermic and Homeothermic respectively
- D. None of these options are correct
Explanation
Option B is correct.Homeotherms are animals that maintain a nearly constant internal body temperature, regardless of changes in the external environment. They can only survive when their body temperature stays within a narrow, optimal range. This regulation is achieved mainly through the hypothalamus, which controls thermoregulation mechanisms such as sweating, shivering, vasodilation, and vasoconstriction. Examples of homeotherms include pigeons, platypus, and pandas, as they belong to birds and mammals, the groups that exhibit warm-blooded regulation.
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About Homeostasis
Homeostasis maintains a stable internal environment through the kidney and urinary system, thermoregulation and excretion. The kidney topics include filtration, selective reabsorption, urine formation and water balance, while thermoregulation involves sweating, vasodilation, vasoconstriction and hormonal control; excretion is different from egestion, which removes undigested food.
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