Why Does Your Body Often Have Excess Heat to Get

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why does your body often have excess heat to get rid of?

• A) The basal metabolic rate at rest produces excess heat.
• B) Any activity that raises the metabolic rate above basal produces excess heat.
• C) Because our bodies are well insulated, they can easily overheat.
• D) We live in relatively warm climates.
• E) Because we are mammals, and mammals are "warm blooded."

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