Shivering warms the body because muscle contraction also generates:
AHail
BHaze
CHusk
DHeat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Heat
1. ATP breakdown is not fully efficient.
2. The spare energy leaves as warmth.
3. So contraction generates heat.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 10, Muscle Tissue._
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