When humans are cold, they often shiver. Shivering increases their ________, thereby warming their bodies.

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Shivering is a mechanism to increase the metabolic heat production of the body, which generates heat and warms the body. Insulation helps retain the heat, but it is not the primary mechanism of warmth during shivering. Circulatory adaptation and evaporative cooling are not directly involved in shivering.

When Humans Are Cold, They Often Shiver