Which risk increases when a hibernating mammal experiences interrupted torpor cycles due to external sound stimuli?

💡 Explanation

Interrupted torpor increases energy expenditure because arousal from the torpid state triggers non-shivering thermogenesis. Therefore, lipid reserves deplete more rapidly, rather than conserving energy under normal hibernation because uncoupling protein 1 activity diminishes during these interruptions.

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