Which outcome results when a small mammal minimizes torpor duration?

💡 Explanation

Reduced torpor increases metabolic demand; thermogenesis relies on increased shivering because available time limits brown fat activity. Therefore, skeletal muscle shivering rate increases, rather than relying solely on BAT which requires longer activation or lowered vasodilation thresholds.

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