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COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Thermoregulation

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Which of the following is the reason why John’s body is better able to acclimate to temperature than his new baby?

Age
Size
Composition
All of the above

Explanation

Answer - D - Infants have less ability to acclimate to temperature than do adults because of immature organ processing. In older adults, lessened ability is also noted as a result of failing organs. Body size and composition, specifically fat composition, can also be reasons for differences that different people have at being able to acclimate to temperature.

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