Biology 5090 · O Level · Temperature control

Temperature control — practice question

On a hot day, how does the skin respond in order to reduce the body’s internal temperature?

  • Aarterioles constrict, sweat production decreases, hairs stand on end
  • Barterioles constrict, sweat production increases, hairs lie flat against the skin
  • Carterioles dilate, sweat production decreases, hairs lie flat against the skin
  • Darterioles dilate, sweat production increases, hairs lie flat against the skin

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