Acclimation involves a change in the genotype triggered by a change in the environment.
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
Acclimation involves a change in the phenotype. There's no change in the genotype.
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A) provides an auxiliary route for the return of extracellular fluid to the circulatory system proper. B) acts as a "receiving" system for the allergic response. C) renders destruction of foreign bodies through chemical lysing. D) does all of the above.