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Why is it that when you step out of the shower into a warm bathroom you
begin to shiver?

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Answer:

This tightening and relaxing of muscles in quick succession causes a slight bodily shake or tremble. It's your body's way of generating heat. This momentary cold sensation or cold jolt can rip through your body unexpectedly — sometimes starting in the spine and moving downward

Step-by-step explanation:

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To change into gas and evaporate, the water on your body needs heat energy, which comes from your surroundings
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