Curious Facts Quizzes / Nature · 2 questions
What reserve does a camel’s hump hold?
Two questions cover its contents and a reason its shape can change.
No prior knowledge is needed. Choose an answer to see the explanation and evidence.
1Understanding
What is stored in the camel’s hump in this account?
Correct answer: Fat that serves as an energy source
The hump stores fat rather than drinking water.
Evidence: A camel’s hump stores fat; it does not function as a tank of drinking water. The hump stores fat rather than drinking water.
2Context
Why can a hump shrink or lean when food is scarce?
Correct answer: The camel uses its stored fat as an energy source.
Fat use can affect shape. Hump shape alone is not a diagnosis of an individual’s condition.
Evidence: When food is scarce, using stored fat can make the hump shrink or lean to one side. Fat use can affect shape. Hump shape alone is not a diagnosis of an individual’s condition.
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