Panting by an Overheated Dog Achieves Cooling By

Question

Panting by an overheated dog achieves cooling by
A)acclimatization.
B)torpor.
C)evaporation.
D)nonshivering thermogenesis.
E)shivering thermogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Panting by an overheated dog achieves cooling by evaporation. When the dog pants, moisture evaporates from its tongue and mouth, which helps to dissipate heat and cool down the body temperature.