Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Problems - Page 565: 39

Answer

Cold blooded animals rely on external heat to warm their bodies, unlike warm blooded animals who are able to generate their own heat. Until their bodies warm up, the chemical reactions taking place in their bodies are slowed, so their metabolic rate also decreases.

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Cold blooded animals rely on external heat to warm their bodies, unlike warm blooded animals who are able to generate their own heat. Until their bodies warm up, the chemical reactions taking place in their bodies are slowed, so their metabolic rate also decreases.
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