Why Does Muscle Activity Affect the Temperature of the Body

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Multiple Choice

Why does muscle activity affect the temperature of the body?

• A) The rate of chemical reactions increases in muscle fibers during contraction, so the rate of heat production also increases.
• B) Muscle contraction generates pyrogens which reset the body's internal thermostat to a higher temperature.
• C) Muscle activity directs more warm blood to the muscles away from the central core causing a cooling effect on your internal organs.
• D) Increased muscle activity causes a rise in adipose stores which increases the insulation value of the body.