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What is the scientific name for losing body heat do to faling into a lake?
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∙ 15y ago
Losing body temperature or low body temperature is called hypothermia. if the water was colder than your body, your body can rapidly lose heat.
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How can drinking alcohol lead to hypothermia?
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What is the scientific name for animals that can produce their own body heat?
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