During its months-long hibernation, the body temperature of a ground squirrel
A)is held at a constant 37°C.
B)is held at a constant 5°C.
C)varies between 5 and 37°C, depending on the frequency of arousals from hibernation.
D)varies between 5 and 15°C, depending on the external temperature.
E)varies between -5 and +5°C, depending on the external temperature.

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During hibernation, a ground squirrel's body temperature fluctuates between 5 and 37°C, as it periodically arouses from hibernation to raise its body temperature before returning to a lower temperature state.

During Its Months-Long Hibernation, the Body Temperature of a Ground