Mammals may ____ as a response to cold in order to limit the amount of heat lost to the surroundings

a. shiver
b. go off to lay alone so that others do not take their heat
c. press hair shafts close to the body
d. reduce blood flow to the skin
e. lose brown adipose tissue


ANSWER: d

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