Which mechanism increases a small mammal's survival chances when exposed to sudden prolonged chill?

💡 Explanation

When exposed to a chill, a small mammal initiates shivering, involving rapid muscle contractions that generate heat because ATP hydrolysis releases thermal energy. Therefore skeletal muscle action saves the mammal, rather than vasodilation/radiation, metabolism changes, or toxin reactions, which either lose heat or serve different functions.

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