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

A.
increase heat loss from the skin.

B.
release chemicals to initiate a high fever.

C.
shiver.

D.
reduce her blood pressure.

E.
vasodilate vessels in her head and neck.


C

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