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What happens to mammals when their body temperature drops too low and why does the body display such a reaction?
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When a mammal's body temperature drops below the normal temperature at which most body functions remain functioning, they are said to be in a state of hypothermia. Hypothermic mammals display symptoms such as slow respiration and heart rate, lowered blood pressure, shivering, eventually a loss of consciousness and ultimately, if the hypothermia is severe enough or if it is left untreated, death. When in a hypothermic state, the body goes into survival mode. While in survival mode, the body will begin to do things internally to preserve heat so that it stays alive. These internal reactions include shivering, narrowing of the blood vessels (known as vasoconstriction), rapid breathing and rapid heart rate.
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