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Card 26
Front
When our bodies get too cold, what happens to our blood vessels?
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Card 27
Front
What is vasoconstriction and what is the result of it?
Back
Card 28
Front
If heat loss continues to occur, what does the body do?
Back
Card 29
Front
Describe shivering?
Back
Card 30
Front
When primary fuel- glycogen- runs out, what does the body use as fuel instead?
Back
Card 31
Front
Hormones are also used to increase heat, one being Adrenaline. Where is it released from and what does it do to increase heat?
Back
Card 32
Front
Name another hormone that increases heat. Where is it released from and what does it do?
Back
Card 33
Front
For insulation, we have Brown Adipose Tissue (Brown fat). What makes it so effective at reducing heat loss?
Back
Card 34
Front
Where is Brown Adipose Tissue found?
Back
Card 35
Front
What is the other type of insulator tissue found in the body?
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