Why Is Shivering an Effective Way to Maintain Homeostasis

question 78

Multiple Choice

Why is shivering an effective way to maintain homeostasis?

• A) Shivering produces heat when the body temperature becomes too low.
• B) Shivering decreases the blood flow to the skin to conserve heat.
• C) Shivering causes vasoconstriction to decrease blood flow to the hypothalamus.
• D) Shivering causes vasodilation to increase blood flow to the skin.
• E) Shivering causes animals to move into a warmer environment when temperatures become too low.

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