Question

multiple choice question
hypothermia ______ metabolic rate.

slows down
speeds up

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Explanation:

Hypothermia is a condition of abnormally low body temperature. Metabolic rate is related to the rate of chemical reactions in the body. Lowering body temperature (hypothermia) reduces the kinetic energy of molecules, slowing down enzymatic reactions and overall metabolic processes. So hypothermia slows down the metabolic rate.

Answer:

A. slows down