Ectotherms primarily regulate their body temperature by
A) adjusting their rate of metabolism.
B) absorbing or releasing heat.
C) eating more or less, depending on their need for body heat.
D) panting when it gets too hot and shivering when it gets too cold.

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Ectotherms are unable to regulate their body temperature internally, they rely on their environment to maintain their body temperature. They absorb heat when they are cold and release heat when they are hot. This is why they are also known as cold-blooded animals.

Ectotherms Primarily Regulate Their Body Temperature by