Which of the following would increase the rate of heat exchange between an animal and its environment?
A) feathers or fur
B) vasoconstriction
C) wind blowing across the body surface
D) blubber or fat layer

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Wind blowing across the body surface would increase the rate of heat exchange by carrying away the heat from the body surface. Option A and D are insulators and would decrease the rate of heat exchange. Option B, vasoconstriction, would decrease the blood flow to the skin, decreasing the rate of heat exchange.

Which of the Following Would Increase the Rate of Heat