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FButt

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on: Jul 12, 2018

Hypothermia slows metabolism and reduces the body's need for oxygen.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

There are two basic types of drowning: active and passive.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

rachel

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE

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