Question

A jackrabbit has large ears containing blood vessels that help it maintain a constant body temperature by adjusting heat exchange with the surrounding environment. Which characteristic of life is best described by this example?
A. growth
B. energy use
C. organization
D. homeostasis

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is option D. homeostasis.

Explanation:

Homeostasis describes the ability of organisms to maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite changes on the outside by adjusting to conditions that favour survival. In the question, the jackrabbit achieves a stable temperature by adjusting heat exchange between the vessels in its ears with the surrounding environment.

This is an example of thermoregulation a subset of homeostasis.

Answer 2

The characteristic of life best described by the jackrabbit large ear example is homeostasis.

The correct option is (D) homeostasis.

Homeostasis

• Homeostasis is a self-regulating mechanism by which an organism maintains stability while adapting to conditions that are favorable to its existence.

• Life persists if homeostasis is functional; if it is not, the organism suffers a catastrophe or dies.

• The jackrabbit use his large ears to reduce the heat from the body. And also maintain precious body water. The ear act as radiator.

Thus, the option (D) homeostasis is the correct option.

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