Heat production can be increased through
A)shivering.
B)non-shivering thermogenesis.
C)the action of thyroxine and catecholamines.
D)All of the above answers are correct.

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All of the choices are correct. Shivering is a form of muscular activity that can increase heat production. Non-shivering thermogenesis involves increasing metabolism in brown adipose tissue to generate heat. Thyroxine and catecholamines are hormones that increase metabolic rate and can also contribute to heat production.

Heat Production Can Be Increased Through