Describe the role of nonshivering thermogenesis in regulating body temperature
A) Nonshivering thermogenesis involves the contractions of skeletal muscles to increase the generation of heat.
B) Nonshivering thermogenesis involves the contraction of erector pili to retain heat.
C) Nonshivering thermogenesis involves the release of hormones that increase cellular metabolic activity to generate heat.
D) Nonshivering thermogenesis involves the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system to increase digestion to generate heat.
E) Nonshivering thermogenesis involves vasoconstriction of blood vessels to reduce heat loss.
Answer: C
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