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Which outcome occurs when the rete mirabile experiences unrestricted vasodilation in arctic mammals?

A)Decreased oxygen supply to brain
B)Increased core body temperature loss
C)Reduced muscle glucose metabolism
D)Enhanced extremity nerve firings

💡 Explanation

Vasodilation within the rete mirabile facilitates heat transfer to cold venous blood returning from the periphery; because countercurrent exchange is bypassed, increased heat disperses. Core temperature falls therefore, rather than conserving heat caused by minimizing arteriovenous exchange.

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