thermoregulation Flashcards

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vasolidation

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when the body is hot and in need to cool down, blood vessels will dilate releasing blood to surface of body and heat will escape across skin

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vasoconstriction

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when the body is cold and in need to warm up, blood vessels will constrict reducing blood flow to the skin and reducing heat loss keeps warm blood at core of body

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