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Polar bears have a thick layer of adipose tissue (fat) located internally, beneath the skin, to maintain body temperature. What is this specific layer called ?

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Blubber

Animals living in extremely cold environments need a way to insulate their bodies and retain heat.

Polar bears have a thick layer of fat located beneath the skin, which acts as insulation and helps them maintain a stable body temperature in freezing conditions.

Scales, cartilage, and the trachea are unrelated body structures that do not function as an internal fat layer for insulation.

This specific internal fat layer beneath the skin is called blubber, confirming it as the correct term.

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