
Professor Beck tells his class that homeothermic organisms have an advantage because being homeothermic _____.
A) reduces the fuel requirements of the body
B) prevents excessive reliance on a single sensory system
C) enables the individual to stay active when the environment is cool
D) decreases the need for shivering and sweating
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