Why Do Infants Have Problems with Thermoregulation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why do infants have problems with thermoregulation?

• A) They cannot conserve heat.
• B) They do not shiver.
• C) They rarely sweat.
• D) They have decreased metabolic rates.

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