Which of the Following Are Reasons That Shivering Raises Body

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons that shivering raises body temperature? (Check all that apply.)

• A) Shivering decreases warm blood flow to the core while increasing flow to the muscles.
• B) Shivering depresses metabolism.
• C) Shivering increases heat production up to 18 times that of resting levels.
• D) The process of muscle contraction produces heat.

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