Hibernation and Estivation During Seasons of Environmental Stress are Both

Question

Hibernation and estivation during seasons of environmental stress are both examples of
A)acclimatization.
B)torpor.
C)evaporative cooling.
D)nonshivering thermogenesis.
E)shivering thermogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Hibernation and estivation are both types of torpor, which is a state of decreased activity and metabolic rate to conserve energy during periods of environmental stress. Torpor is different from acclimatization, evaporative cooling, nonshivering thermogenesis, and shivering thermogenesis.