The reduction of heat loss via piloerection is a phenomenon commonly observed in

A) Birds and mammals.
B) Heterothermic fish.
C) Large flying insects.
D) Marine reptiles.


Answer: A

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) A sebaceous follicle secretes oil directly onto skin surface. 2) Merocrine sweat glands are the primary gland involved in thermoregulation. 3) A ceruminous gland produces milk. 4) A typical sebaceous gland produces ear wax. 5) Material containing fibrin, fibroblasts, and capillaries that forms during tissue repair following inflammation is called a scab.

Anatomy & Physiology

In males, which cells are the primary targets for FSH? What effect does the hormone have on these cells?

What will be an ideal response?

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following are examples of neuroeffector synapses?

A) neuroneural synapse B) neuromuscular synapse C) neuroglandular synapse D) neuroaxonic synapses E) both neuromuscular synapse and neuroglandular synapse

Anatomy & Physiology

The external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis aponeuroses all have a common insertion into which structure?

A. Arcuate line B. Inguinal ligament C. Linea alba D. Pectineal line E. Pubic tubercle

Anatomy & Physiology