What causes endotherms in cold environments to maintain core temperature?

💡 Explanation

Shivering is a rapid, involuntary muscle contraction; because this process requires ATP, the breakdown of ATP generates heat through shivering thermogenesis, which increases the body's core temperature. Therefore, shivering helps maintain core temperature, rather than processes like sweating which would cool the body.

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