According to text, why do older adults typically keep their houses warmer than younger adults do?
A) They have more money and can afford to pay for heating expenses.
B) They have diminished reserve capacity in their organ systems and lower body temperatures.
C) Their muscles need more heat in the environment to work efficiently.
D) Their memories are bad and they forget to turn the heat down when they come in from the cold.

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Older adults have a decreased ability to regulate their body temperature and may have diminished reserve capacity in their organ systems. Therefore, they typically prefer to keep their houses warmer than younger adults.

According to Text, Why Do Older Adults Typically Keep Their