Skin Plays an Important Role in Maintaining Body Temperature

Question 1

What 3 things does your body do when you’re too hot?

Answer 1

• produces lots of sweat - evaporation
• blood vessels close to the surface of the skin widen - vasodilation
• hair lies flat-

Question 2

What 4 things does your body do when you’re too cold?

Answer 2

• very little sweat is produced
• blood vessels near surface constrict % vasoconstriction
• shiver/ exercise - generates heat in muscles
• hair stands on end - insulation