JAMB Biology 1982 Question 7

Question 7

Homeostasis

An homoiothermic animal kept in a room where the temperature is lower than the body temperature may lose heat by four physical processes. Which of the following processes is NOT connected with body temperature regulation?

A.Radiation
B.Sweat
C.Evaporation
D.Conduction
E.Convection

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Answer: B (Sweat)

Explanation

Heat is lost by the physical processes of radiation, conduction, convection and evaporation; sweat is a secretion, not one of these processes.