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Use the information and the table below to answer the following.
Mammals, birds, modern reptiles, and theropod dinosaurs are vertebrates. The table below shows some of the
differences and similarities among these groups of vertebrates.
Birds, mammals, and theropod dinosaurs can maintain a constant body temperature. The ability to maintain a
constant body temperature is an example of
A.
B.
C.
D.
respiration
homeostasis
a reptilian trait
an acquired trait
Correct Answer:
B
Botulism, a type of food poisoning, is caused when bacteria release a poisonous substance. Eating even a small
amount of food that contains the poisonous substance can cause death.
This poisonous substance is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
a virus
a toxin
a parasite
a scavenger
Correct Answer:
B
The ability of the human body to regulate the level of blood glucose is an example of
A.
B.
C.
D.
osmosis
homeostasis
binary fission
aerobic respiration
Correct Answer:
B
Which of these is an example of homeostasis in a multicellular organism?
A.
B.
C.
D.
inheriting a trait
growing larger and stronger
building a nest
regulating body temperature
Correct Answer:
D
The kidneys regulate the levels of many chemicals and ions in the body. Which term best describes this
process?
A.
B.
C.
D.
digestion
circulation
homeostasis
meiosis
Correct Answer:
C