Assuming They All Weigh the Same and Maintain the Same

question 48

Multiple Choice

Assuming they all weigh the same and maintain the same body temperature, which of the following would lose heat fastest?

• A) a tall, very slender person
• B) a person of average build
• C) a short, thickly built person

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates, it comprises the brain and spinal cord.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain, specialized cells responsible for receiving, transmitting, and processing neural information.

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells, offering potential in regenerative medicine.

Immature Cells

Cells that have not yet developed into their final form or function, often found in the early stages of growth and development.