Which of the following individuals would lose the most heat in a cold room?
A) an adult man
B) an adult woman
C) an adolescent male
D) a child
E) a newborn infant

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A newborn infant would lose the most heat in a cold room because they have a high surface area to volume ratio, meaning they have more body surface area relative to their overall size, which allows for more heat loss. Additionally, newborns have not yet developed the ability to shiver, which is a mechanism used by adults and older children to generate heat and maintain body temperature in cold environments.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Lose the Most Heat