Maureen is hiking in the cold, and to maintain homeostasis her body begins to

A. vasodilate vessels in her head and neck.
B. increase heat loss from the skin.
C. reduce her blood pressure.
D. release chemicals to initiate a high fever.
E. shiver.


Answer: E

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