Tammi has a pet lizard. How does her lizard maintain a proper body temperature?
A) By basal metabolism
B) By shivering and sweating
C) By changing the reflectivity of the skin
D) By choosing an appropriate area of the cage (e.g., heat rock)

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Lizards are ectothermic, meaning they rely on an external source of heat to maintain their body temperature. By choosing an appropriate area of the cage, such as a heat rock or basking spot, Tammi's lizard can regulate its body temperature. Methods like shivering and sweating (B) and changing the reflectivity of the skin (C) are not effective for reptiles in regulating their body temperature as they are for mammals or birds. Basal metabolism (A) is not relevant for answering the question as it does not explain how the lizard maintains its temperature.

Tammi Has a Pet Lizard