If we consider the radiation emitted by the human body, then which of the following statements is false?
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True.
Human body emits thermal radiation mainly in the infrared region (because body temperature 
).
False.
The body emits radiation all the time - day and night, not just during the day.
False.
Emission and absorption occur continuously, not only in summer or winter.
False.
The radiation is not ultraviolet; it's infrared, and not visible to the naked eye.
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