Maureen Is Hiking in the Cold, and to Maintain Homeostasis

question 151

Multiple Choice

Maureen is hiking in the cold, and to maintain homeostasis her body begins to

• A) increase heat loss from the skin.
• B) release chemicals to initiate a high fever.
• C) shiver.
• D) reduce her blood pressure.
• E) vasodilate vessels in her head and neck.

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