Mammals May ____ as a Response to Cold in Order

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mammals may ____ as a response to cold in order to limit the amount of heat lost to the surroundings.

• A) shiver
• B) go off to lay alone so that others do not take their heat
• C) press hair shafts close to the body
• D) reduce blood flow to the skin
• E) lose brown adipose tissue

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