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Why does your body shiver when cold?
to help increase body temperature
to make you feel better
to help decrease body temperature
to help get blood flowing faster

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To help increase body temperature.

Shivering is an involuntary reflex (rapid muscle contractions) controlled by the hypothalamus that generates heat to help maintain your core body temperature when you're cold.