When people move to hot climates, their bodies increase sweat production to manage the heat-induced body stress. This increase in sweat production is passed on to their offspring. In other words, their offspring would display high sweat production as a result of descending from high sweat-producing parents. Question 3 a. True b. False

When people move to hot climates, their bodies increase sweat production to manage the heat-induced body stress. This increase in sweat production is passed on to their offspring. In other words, their offspring would display high sweat production as a result of descending from high sweat-producing parents. Question 3 a. True b. False

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter17: Energy Balance And Temperature Regulation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7RE

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