The Skin Also Senses Temperature Changes in the Environment and Helps

question 109

Short Answer

The skin also senses temperature changes in the environment and helps regulate body temperature. When body temperature goes up, the blood vessels in the dermis dilate, causing _____________________.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart, responsible for generating the forceful contractions that pump blood through the circulatory system.

Pericardial Cavity

A fluid-filled space that surrounds the heart and provides protection and lubrication, allowing the heart to beat in a relatively frictionless environment.

Epicardium

A thin layer of tissue that forms the outermost part of the heart's wall.

Depolarization

The process in which the resting membrane potential of a cell becomes less negative, making the cell more likely to fire an action potential.