Multiple Choice
Which of the following areas regulates body temperature, food intake, and endocrine functions?
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38. Animal Form and Function
Thermoregulation
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In the late fall, bats hibernate in clusters with many bats pressed together and holding on to one another. Which of the following statements does not represent an advantage of this behavior?
A
Less surface area is exposed to the environment.
B
In this configuration, less heat is needed for each bat, and therefore each bat requires less food.
C
Any heat generated by any bat is shared by other bats.
D
Huddling behavior decreases the amount of food needed for bats to stay warm.
E
Huddling behavior helps bats stay warm while they feed.
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Understand the context: Bats hibernate in clusters to conserve energy and maintain warmth during the cold months when food is scarce.
Identify the advantages of huddling: Bats reduce their exposed surface area, share body heat, and require less energy to maintain body temperature, thus needing less food.
Analyze each statement: Determine if each statement aligns with the known advantages of huddling behavior.
Evaluate the incorrect statement: The statement 'Huddling behavior helps bats stay warm while they feed' is incorrect because bats do not feed during hibernation; they rely on stored energy.
Conclude: The incorrect statement does not represent an advantage of huddling during hibernation, as feeding is not part of the hibernation process.
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