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Which outcome predictably occurs when marine mammal core temperatures drop rapidly?

A)Increased ATP demand by shivering thermogenesis
B)Decreased metabolic rate through torpor onset
C)Enhanced blubber insulation effectiveness occurs
D)Vasodilation counteracting heat loss occurs

💡 Explanation

Reduced core temperature triggers shivering thermogenesis, increasing skeletal muscle activity, resulting in elevated ATP consumption, because it needs energy to generate heat; therefore, ATP demand rises, rather than decreases which would indicate different conditions and mechanisms.

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