Which statement is true?(1 point)

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Ectotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies and can only control their body temperature by changing location.
Ectotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies and can only control their body temperature by changing location.

Endotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies and can only control their body temperature involuntarily.
Endotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies and can only control their body temperature involuntarily.

Ectotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies but can only control their body temperature by changing location.
Ectotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies but can only control their body temperature by changing location.

Ectotherms can insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies and cannot regulate their body temperature involuntarily.

Answer 1

The true statement is:

Ectotherms cannot insulate (stop heat loss from) their bodies and can only control their body temperature by changing location.

Ectotherms, such as reptiles and amphibians, rely on external environmental conditions to regulate their body temperature. They do not have the physiological mechanisms to generate heat internally like endotherms (warm-blooded animals), and they do not possess insulation like fur or feathers to retain heat. Instead, they often change their location (e.g., moving in and out of the sun) to manage their body temperature.