What physiological effects occur when the core body temperature drops below its ideal range? Select all that apply.

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When the hypothalamus senses that core body temperature is dropping below its ideal range, it sends a signal to the body to constrict the blood vessels that supply blood to the periphery (such as the skin) and increase blood flow to the core by dilating the blood vessels that supply vital organs. The body also produces heat through shivering and as a by-product of metabolic reactions.

What Physiological Effects Occur When the Core Body Temperature Drops