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.