The role of skin in thermoregulation 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: pkCreated on: 10-04-13 17:56 what happens to vessles when body needs to loose heat The arterioles supplying capillary networks are dilated when the body needs to loose heat. 1 of 6 what happens to vessles when body needs to gain heat Vasoconstriction. Most blood flows directly through bypass arterioles from arteries to veins. 2 of 6 How does hair help in thermoregulation in cold conditions Hair erector muscles contract and still air is retainedagainst the skin in cold conditions 3 of 6 what kind of conductor is still air poor conductor of heat 4 of 6 How does hair help in thermoregulation in hot conditions Hair erector muscles relax and less air is retained against the skin in hot conditions 5 of 6 suggest another way how the body looses heat sweat glands activate 6 of 6
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