Compared to adults, infants and children are at higher risk for hypothermia for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:
A. a decreased ability to shiver.
B. a relatively small surface area.
C. a smaller amount of body fat.
D. a smaller overall muscle mass.
Answer: B. a relatively small surface area.
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