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

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the body's responses to a warm or cold environment (Select all that apply) ?

• 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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The inclination of a group to arrive at decisions that are significantly more radical than the original tendencies of its participants.

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The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

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