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Which of these describes a way the body maintains homeostasis in a cold environment? A cramping B perspiring C relaxing D shivering

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I think it could be B or D. Perspiring cools you down when you're hot, but shivering warms you up when you are cold. those are both examples of homeostasis. 
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D) Shivering
Because it keeps all of the muscles in constant movement. Allowing them to keep from freezing and causing hypothermia.
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