Which of the following statements about body temperature homeostasis is correct?
A. Core temperature is constantly maintained at 34°C.
B. Body temperature is a balance between heat loss and heat gain.
C. Skin temperature is usually equal to core temperature.
D. None of these statements is correct.
Answer: B
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