Being cold does not raise your body temperature; rather, it typically causes your body temperature to drop. When exposed to cold environments, the body works to maintain its core temperature through various mechanisms, such as shivering, which generates heat through muscle activity, and constricting blood vessels to reduce heat loss.
However, if the body is exposed to extreme cold for an extended period, it may lead to hypothermia, where the body temperature falls below the normal range. In general, cold exposure doesn't raise core body temperature; it prompts the body to take measures to preserve or generate warmth.
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