A number of physiological processes can undergo acclimatization. Which of the following statements about acclimatization is false?
A) It occurs in response to seasonal temperature changes.
B) Acclimatization of metabolic rate occurs because enzyme expression changes.
C) It involves the changing of a set point.
D) All multicellular animals are capable of acclimating to all the environmental changes they face.
E) Acclimatization is primarily seen in organisms with body temperatures tightly coupled to the environmental temperatures.

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Not all multicellular animals are capable of acclimating to all the environmental changes they face. Some animals may be limited in their acclimation abilities due to genetic and physiological constraints.

A Number of Physiological Processes Can Undergo Acclimatization