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. True or 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. True or false

Nutrition Through The Life Cycle

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337919333

Author:Brown, Judith E.

Publisher:Brown, Judith E.

Chapter14: Adolescent Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ

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