Warm-blooded animals, also known as endotherms or homeotherms, internally generate heat and regulate their internal body temperature to maintain it within a narrow range.
Warm blooded animals are those which are able to keep their body temperature:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1996 · Topic: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Homeostasis and Regulatory Mechanisms)
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