At what body temperature range does intense shivering occur as a symptom of hypothermia?

Intense shivering is a physiological response to hypothermia, aimed at generating heat through muscle activity. This response typically occurs when the body temperature drops significantly. The correct range for intense shivering to present as a symptom of hypothermia is indeed between 95.0°F and 91.0°F.

When the core body temperature falls within this range, the body's mechanisms for thermoregulation are not able to maintain normal temperature, prompting shivering as a compensatory response. Shivering is more intense the further the temperature deviates from normal (approximately 98.6°F), and it reflects the body's urgent need to generate heat to counteract hypothermia. As the body temperature continues to decrease past this range, shivering may start to diminish and other serious symptoms of hypothermia may take precedence. The physiological changes and behaviors associated with hypothermia can help identify critical temperature thresholds where interventions may be necessary.