Multiple choice

Babies should be always kept in a reasonably warm temperature whereas adults can withstand extreme cold the reason for this is that

  1. They have a larger surface area of volume ratio hence they a large

  2. They have large volume to surface area ratio : hence they lose body heat greater than they produce

  3. a & b

  4. none
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Babies have a higher surface area to volume ratio compared to adults. This causes them to lose heat much faster to the environment, requiring them to be kept warmer.

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