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Shivering in cold is a method for...

Shivering in cold is a method for

A

Prevention of radiation of heat from the body

B

Production of healthy muscle friction

C

Production of heat by muscular contractions

D

Increasing blood supply to skin

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The correct Answer is:
C
"Shivering with cold" in winter is caused by a quick involuntary reaction of striated muscles. It yields, not a mechanical work but only some heat just to warm the body.
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