Biology 5090 · O Level · Temperature control

Temperature control — practice question

The diagram depicts human skin.
(a(i))[2]

Identify the structures labelled B and C. B [BLANK] C [BLANK]

(a(ii))[3]

Describe how part B helps to keep body temperature constant when the outside temperature falls.

(b)[3]

Part A is not spread evenly through human skin. Name part A and suggest why it is unevenly distributed.

(c)[2]

The thickness of layer D may alter over several months. Suggest and explain one cause of a decrease in thickness.

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