Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 14 - The Digestive System and Body Metabolism - Review Questions - Page 536: 48

Answer

Hypothermia is the condition is which the core body temperature becomes very low. It is generally caused due to exposure to cold environment for very long time. Due to low temperature several critical biological process slows down and the heart rate and respiratory rate also reduces. The supply of oxygen is also reduce.

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