Animal Kingdom Question 603

Question: Animals having a built-in thermostat to maintain constant body temperature are known as [KCET (Med.) 1999; CPMT 2003]

Options:

A) Biothermic

B) Poikilothermic

C) Oligothermic

D) Homoiothermic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Homeothermic or warm blooded animals are able to maintain constant body temperature.

e.g.

Aves and Mammals.