Thermoregulation

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Title

Thermoregulation

Subject

Thermoregulation

Description

During strenuous physical activities, such as skiing (a) or running (c), the dermal blood vessels dilate and sweat secretion increases (b). These mechanisms prevent the body from overheating. In contrast, the dermal blood vessels constrict to minimize heat loss in response to low temperatures (b)

Contributor

Cut Rita Zahara

Rights

Creative Commons

Type

Image

Files

Thermoregulation.jpg

Citation

“Thermoregulation,” Open Educational Resource (OER) - USK Library, accessed November 9, 2024, http://uilis.usk.ac.id/oer/items/show/1019.