Compared to mammals in colder climates, mammals that live in very hot, dry ecosystems tend to
have adaptations that include which of the following?

Larger, thicker bodies to avoid heat loss to the air.

A denser covering of hair for insulation.

Mechanisms and habits that limit water loss.

A diet that includes a wide variety of foods.

It will dry out with less sunlight

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.