This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Blood, Subject name: Medicine
Which deleterious effect is least likely to occur in hypothermia 
Select and explain. 
A. Cardiac arryhthmia, B. Decreased peripheral resistance, C. Reversible coagulation, D. Renal failure
B: Decreased peripheral resistance
Answer: B: Decreased peripheral resistance 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e. decreased peripheral resistance Deleterious effect of hypothermiaCardiac arryhthmias and ischemiaIncreased peripheral vascular resistanceLeft shift of hemoglobin-oxygen saturation curveReversible coagulopathyPostoperative protein catabolism and stress responseAltered mental statusImpaired renal functionDecreased drug metabolismPoor wound healingIncreased incidence of infectionThere is an extensive list of physiological changes associated with hypothermia on Harrison p 123. Go through it