thermoregulation Flashcards
1
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what happens when you are cold in terms of blood flow
A
when your cold you vasoconstric which keeps your blood away from the surface of the skin to keep you warm inside
2
Q
what happens when you are hot in terms of blood flow
A
when you are hot you vasodilate which makes your areteriol get close to the surface of the epidermis which you then radiate heat across the epidermis.
3
Q
what is the normal temperature for the body to be at
A
37°
4
Q
how does shivering help when you are too cold
A
muscles contract which generates heat from respiration inside the cells
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