Why is body temperature sometimes reduced during heart surgery?
A) To slow respiration
B) To increase heart rate
C) To decrease heart rate
D) To increase the oxygen content of blood

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Reducing body temperature during heart surgery decreases the heart rate. This slowdown in heart rate reduces the body's demand for oxygen, which is beneficial because it minimizes the risk of tissue damage while the heart's normal blood flow is interrupted during surgery.

Why Is Body Temperature Sometimes Reduced During Heart Surgery