What is the physiological response when the body's core temperature is altered due to prolonged exposure to a cold environment?
A) Increased respirations
B) Ischemic tissue damage
C) CNS excitation
D) Increased cellular metabolism

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Hypothermia (marked cooling of core temperature)produces depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems, vasoconstriction, alterations in microcirculation, coagulation, and ischemic tissue damage.Hypothermia does not lead to increased respirations, CNS excitation, or increased cellular metabolism.

What Is the Physiological Response When the Body's Core Temperature