Temperature regulation warm environment Flashcards

1
Q

What do thermoreceptors detect

A

rise in body temp

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2
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What do thermoreceptors do?

A

send nerve signals to centre in brain

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3
Q

what is activated?

A

sweat glands to secrete sweat which cools the skin

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4
Q

what do blood vessels in the skin do?

A

dilate to lose heat to environment

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