Heat Conservation by the Body Can Actually Lead to Frostbite

question 63

Multiple Choice

Heat conservation by the body can actually lead to frostbite because

• A) shivering in the extremities uses up too much glycogen and energy-starved tissues are damaged.
• B) vasoconstriction reduces blood flow to the extremities and lets them cool down too much.
• C) vasodilation allows too much heat to be lost from the extremities,and they are damaged.
• D) the body will eventually begin to sweat,which causes more heat loss from the extremities.
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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