Question

an increase in an organisms body temperature can cause sweating and the dilation of blood vessels in the skin to decrease body temperature. this is an example of which characteristic of life? a.) reproduction b.) growth c.) responsiveness d.) development

Explanation:

• Reproduction: Involves producing offspring. This example is not about reproduction.
• Growth: Refers to an increase in size or number of cells. Not relevant here.
• Responsiveness: Organisms respond to stimuli. Body temperature increase (stimulus) leads to sweating and blood - vessel dilation (response).
• Development: Deals with changes in form and function over time. Not the case here.

Answer:

c. Responsiveness