Reptiles, amphibians, and fish are all cold-blooded animals. Their body temperatures are determined by their surroundings. How does a cold-blooded animal’s ability to digest food change in colder temperatures?It digests food at the same rate regardless of the temperature.It digests food more quickly at lower temperatures.It digests food more slowly at lower temperatures.
Answer
A
It digests food at the same rate regardless of the temperature.
B
It digests food more quickly at lower temperatures.
C
It digests food more slowly at lower temperatures.
Explanation
Cold-blooded animals depend on their surroundings to regulate body temperature. In colder conditions, their body processes—including digestion—slow down, so they digest food more slowly. Therefore, the correct choice is “It digests food more slowly at lower temperatures.”
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