Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Body's

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the body's responses to a warm or cold environment? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)In a cold environment, arterioles in the dermis dilate to keep the skin warm.
• B)In a warm environment, sweat glands secrete more sweat onto the skin surface.
• C)In a cold environment, muscle tone decreases to prevent fatigue and waste of energy.
• D)In a warm environment, blood flow through the dermis increases.
• E)In a cold environment, digestion speeds up to produce more energy in the form of heat.
• F)In a warm and humid environment, vasoconstriction is the most efficient mechanism of heat loss.

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

Heart disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart infections, and heart defects.

Electrical Impulses

Rapidly moving electrical signals that are the primary method of communication within the nervous system, allowing for the coordination of bodily functions.

ECG Machine

An electrocardiogram machine, a medical device used to record the electrical activity of the heart to detect cardiac abnormalities.

Amplifier

A device on an electrocardiograph that enlarges the ECG impulses.