Organisms maintain dynamic homeostasis (internal balance) through behavioral and physiological mechanisms. which of the following statements is an accurate explanation of a negative feedback mechanisms used by animals to regulate body temperature?
a) squirrels are ble to cool themselves during warmer months by producing more brown fat, which contains abundant mitochondria and a rich blood supply.
b) desert jackrabbits have unusually large ears that serve as solar heat collectors to enable them to maintain their body temps.
c) a ground squirrel's hypothalamus detects changes in environmental temps and responds by activating or suppressing metabolic heat production.
d) a goldfish slows its movements when the water temp. is lower.