Vanessa's 80-Year-Old Grandmother Sets Her Thermostat at 26°C (80°F) and Wears

question 40

Essay

Vanessa's 80-year-old grandmother sets her thermostat at 26°C (80°F) and wears a sweater on balmy springdays. When asked why, the grandmother says she feels cold. What is a possible cause for her feeling cold?

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