Maintaining body heat is important for maintaining body functions in animals. Which of the following statements provides an example of how an animal can actively generate body heat? a. Triglycerides are used to store energy for later use. b. An animal produces metabolic waste energy in the form of heat. c. An animal has insulation, which helps it maintain a constant body temperature. d. An animal eats a large amount of high-fat foods to produce adipose tissue.
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