When Body Temperature Decreases Below Normal,the Flow of Blood in the Skin

question 41

Multiple Choice

When body temperature decreases below normal,the flow of blood in the skin

• A) increases
• B) decreases
• C) remains unchanged
• D) has no effect on temperature regulation

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Definitions:

Sleep cycle

A period of sleep composed of multiple stages, including REM and non-REM stages, that repeats several times throughout a night's sleep.

NREM Stage

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep stage, which consists of three stages of sleep that precede REM sleep, characterized by slower brainwaves and physical relaxation.

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a phase of sleep characterized by fast and random movement of the eyes, associated with dreaming.

Obstructive sleep apnea

A disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to throat muscles intermittently relaxing and blocking the airway.