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OpenStudy (kamille):

Hey @Abhisar Could you help me? Rate of heat loss from a mammal can be described by the equation dH/dT = C x (Tb-Ta). Heat loss can be reduced by minimising C. This can be achieved by a) Avoidance – migrate, seek shelter, exploit microhabitat b) Insulation c) Local heterothermy d) activation of brown fat

OpenStudy (kamille):

I would say d is not correct

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Why ?

OpenStudy (kamille):

because b is correct?

OpenStudy (kamille):

because d requires a lot of energy (is expensive and not very favorable)?

OpenStudy (kamille):

and insulation, as I understand, is like hair/fur to prevent heat loss?

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Well C is specific heat capacity.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

I think you are correct, option b is the only which makes sense.

OpenStudy (kamille):

thank you!

OpenStudy (abhisar):

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