thermoregulation (warm conditions) Flashcards

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vasodilation

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skin arterioles dilate and by-pass arterioles constricts, more blood flows to skin surface, increased heat loss by radiation

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sweating

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sweat gland produces more sweat, more evaporation of sweat from skin surface, increased heat loss through latent heat of vaporization

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hair erector muscles

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hair erector muscles relax, hair lay flat, less air is retained against the skin, increased heat loss by conduction/convection

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