What is the physiologic 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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Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to ischemic tissue damage due to reduced blood flow as the body attempts to conserve heat by constricting blood vessels.

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