Which of the following statement about thermoregulation in …

Biology Organisms and Populations Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following statement about thermoregulation in humans is incorrect ?

Profound sweating in summers generates a cooling effect.

Shivering during winters lower down the body temperature.

Thermoregulation balances the gain and loss of heat from the body.

Humans use metabolic heat to maintain body temperature.

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Shivering during winters actually produces heat and helps raise body temperature, not lower it.

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