Refer to the graph showing data collected from a mouse exposed to different ambient temperatures. What is the mouse's lower critical temperature?

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Refer to the graph showing data collected from a mouse exposed to different ambient temperatures.  What is the mouse's lower critical temperature?

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The lower critical temperature is the temperature at which the mouse's metabolism increases to maintain a stable body temperature. Looking at the graph, we can see that the metabolism begins to increase at around 27°C, indicating that this is the mouse's lower critical temperature.

Refer to the Graph Showing Data Collected from a Mouse