1
Q
Thermoregulation
A
Maintaining the body’s internal temperature
2
Q
The part of the brain that controls the body’s core temperature?
A
Hypothalamus
3
Q
Core body temperature
A
37oC
4
Q
Sweat
A
Evaporates from the skin too cool body
5
Q
Erector muscles
A
Stand hairs on end to create layer of air
6
Q
Vasoconstriction
A
Blood vessels away from the skin to keep heat in
7
Q
Vasodilation
A
Blood vessels widen to lose heat through the skin
8
Q
Shivering
A
Muscles contracting to produce heat
Homeostasis CB7 SB7
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