Animals maintaining a constant and elevated body temperature independent of ambient conditions are
A)homeothermic.
B)poikilothermic.
C)ectothermic.
D)mesothermic.
E)None of the choices is correct

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Homeothermic animals are able to maintain a relatively constant and elevated body temperature, even in fluctuating external temperatures. This is accomplished through various physiological mechanisms such as shivering, sweating, and regulating blood flow to the skin. Poikilothermic animals, on the other hand, have a body temperature that varies with their environment, while ectothermic animals rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Mesothermic animals exhibit characteristics of both homeothermic and ectothermic animals.

Animals Maintaining a Constant and Elevated Body Temperature Independent of Ambient