Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Birds can regulate their own body temperature. Scientists say they are..

  1. Endothermic

  2. Exothermic

  3. Ectothermic

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Birds are endothermic, meaning they generate internal heat through metabolic processes to maintain a constant body temperature regardless of environmental conditions. This contrasts with ectothermic animals like reptiles that rely on external heat sources. 'Endothermic' literally means 'heat from within.'

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