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

Name: Which of the following individuals would lose heat faster 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 has a larger surface area to volume ratio, which makes them lose heat more quickly compared to other individuals with lower surface area to volume ratios.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Lose Heat Faster in a Cold