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Are Humans Mammals?

Answer – Yes, humans are mammals.

Explanation:

Humans belong to the animal kingdom and class called mammalia. They share these characteristics with other mammals:

Mammary glands: All mammals have mammary glands, which are specialized organs that produce milk to nourish their young. In humans, females possess mammary glands capable of lactating to nourish their offspring. This crucial adaptation provides newborns with essential nutrients and antibodies for development and immune system support.
Hair or Fur: Mammals typically have some form of hair or fur covering their bodies, although the amount and type of hair can vary widely among species. These hairs offer humans protection from environmental stresses, respond to neurological impulses, and regulate body temperature.
Warm-blooded (endothermic): Mammals are warm-blooded, meaning they can regulate their internal body temperature independently of the external environment. Humans maintain a constant internal temperature through metabolic processes.
Live birth: Most mammals give birth to live young, although there are exceptions such as monotremes (platypus and echidna), which lay eggs. Human offspring are born live and nourished with milk produced by the mother’s mammary glands.
Vertebrates: Mammals have a backbone or spine, making them vertebrates. Humans have a backbone, also known as the vertebral column, which provides support and structure to the body.

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