Why Do Your Nose, Ears, Fingers and Toes Get Cold

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why do your nose, ears, fingers and toes get cold first when you are in a cold environment?

• A) They're the farthest from the body's heat sources.
• B) They stick out the most into the cold environment.
• C) These areas can't shiver .
• D) There is the least amount of blood circulation in these areas.
• E) The body directs blood flow in toward the core of the body to maintain core temperature.

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