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Title: Sex differences in thermal sensitivity and perception: Implications for behavioral and autonomic thermoregulation

Journal Article · · Physiology and Behavior

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Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
NONE; SC0014664
OSTI ID:
2324686
Journal Information:
Physiology and Behavior, Journal Name: Physiology and Behavior Journal Issue: C Vol. 263; ISSN 0031-9384
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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