Which of These Actions Is the Major Means of Decreasing

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of these actions is the major means of decreasing heat loss in response to a cold environmental temperature

• A)skin vasoconstriction
• B)skin vasodilation
• C)increasing the temperature gradient between the skin and the environment
• D)formation of "goose bumps"

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