Temperature regulation in the body (cold environment) Flashcards
1
Q
What do thermoreceptors detect?
A
low body temperature
2
Q
What do thermoreceptors do?
A
Send nerve signals to control centre in brain
3
Q
What do blood vessels in skin do?
A
Constrict, prevent heat loss through the skin and converse heat
4
Q
What are certain muscles caused to do?
A
Contract involuntary to produce body heat
5
Q
Describe sweat glands during this time
A
remain inactive
6
Q
What happens to the body after temperature regulation steps?
A
body is warmed and body temp returns to normal
