Choose the correct statements regarding hibernation.

Hibernation takes place during extreme heat.

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Body temperature and breathing rate of animals decrease.

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Animals go into a state of unconsciousness.

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Hibernation takes place during winter.

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Solution

The correct options are
B Body temperature and breathing rate of animals decrease.
C Animals go into a state of unconsciousness.
D Hibernation takes place during winter.
During winter, animals go into a state of unconscious deep sleep. This is called hibernation. The following activites decrease when an organism hibernates:
$∙$ Metabolic rate
$∙$ Breathing rate
$∙$ Heart rate
$∙$ Dehydration

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