Sweating and Shivering Are Necessary Adaptations Because
A)all Parts of the Body

question 73

Multiple Choice

Sweating and shivering are necessary adaptations because

• A)all parts of the body must remain at normal body temperature to maintain life.
• B)the health of vital organs requires a near-normal temperature,and metabolic rate fluctuates with changes in the environment.
• C)to ensure that total metabolic rate remains constant,the body generates or releases heat as needed.
• D)proteins rapidly denature when tissue temperature drops below 98.5^\(\circ\)F.

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