Wildlife SOS - #DYK During winter, most bears have an effective survival solution: hibernation, a physical state in which the heart rate, body temperature, metabolism, and respiration are lowered. Some species can
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SOLVED: A 300 kg black bear hibernates in the winter. During hibernation the bear's body temperature drops from 37 to 31°C. How many grams of glucose must the bear metabolize to restore
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