Concept explainers
To define:
The given term “metabolic rate” using a book or a dictionary
Introduction: In addition to having hair and mammary glands, mammals have other characteristics such as a high metabolic rate, specialized teeth and
Answer to Problem 2MI
The rate at which all
Explanation of Solution
Chemical reactions that occur within an organism take place at a particular speed. This is called metabolic rate.
Mammals have high metabolic rate in comparison to their body mass due to which small animals must eat constantly in order to fuel their metabolisms.
Mammals are endotherms as they produce their body heat internally. The source of body heat is internal, that is heat is produced as a result of high metabolic rate. Maintaining an endothermic
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