Mammal Characteristics

1. How is milk made?

Milk is made through a process of condensing cow saliva.

All mammals produce milk from their sweat glands.

Males have mammary glands that produce milk for offspring.

All female mammals have mammary glands. Mammary glands are structures that make milk. However, only mature females produce milk in there mammary glands.

Milk production is a specific function of mammary glands in female mammals, not related to sweat glands or saliva production.

Explanation

Milk production is a specific function of mammary glands in female mammals, not related to sweat glands or saliva production.

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2. How do mammals stay warm?

Mammals stay warm by sunbathing for long hours.

Mammals stay warm by hibernating during cold seasons.

One way mammals stay warm us by having hair. Mammals are the only animals that have fur. Mammals that live in cold climates, usually have thicks coats of hair. These thick coats are called fur. Animals who live in warm climates do not need warm hair. Human body hair is shorter and more fine than ape hair.

Mammals stay warm by eating hot food.

Mammals stay warm mainly through their hair or fur, which acts as insulation against the cold. Hair helps trap heat close to the body, keeping them warm in colder climates.

Explanation

Mammals stay warm mainly through their hair or fur, which acts as insulation against the cold. Hair helps trap heat close to the body, keeping them warm in colder climates.

3. What are specialized teeth used for?

Mammal have teeth with different shapes and sizes for different jobs. They have cutting teeth called incisors. Next to them, they have stabbing teeth called canines. The flat grinding back teeth are molars.

Specialized teeth are used for only aesthetic purposes.

Specialized teeth are used for vocalization purposes.

Specialized teeth are used for breathing purposes.

Specialized teeth in mammals serve different functions such as cutting, stabbing, and grinding food to assist in digestion.

Explanation

Specialized teeth in mammals serve different functions such as cutting, stabbing, and grinding food to assist in digestion.

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