Which of the following is false about temperature

regulation in mammals?
a. Evaporative heat loss increases in dry air.
b. Nearly all terrestrial mammals can sweat.
c. An average-sized human has 10,000 sweat
glands.
d. Panting and fur-licking assist evaporative heat
loss.
e. A body temperature above 105ยบ F is dangerous
for humans but is tolerated by dromedary
camels.


Answer: c

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