How Would You Describe the Role of Skin Temperature in the Human

question 97

Multiple Choice

How would you describe the role of skin temperature in the human thermoregulatory system?

• A) It provides feedforward information.
• B) It acts as a set point for metabolic heat production.
• C) It provides positive feedback information.
• D) It provides an error signal.
• E) It provides negative feedback information.

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Definitions:

Metatarsals

The five long bones in the foot located between the ankle and toes, crucial for walking and movement.

Foramen

A natural opening or passage, especially in a bone, through which blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments may pass.

Fissure

A small tear in the lining of an organ, such as the skin or the lining of the anus.

Sinus

Cavities or air spaces within the bones of the skull and face that are connected to the nasal cavities, playing roles in respiration and the production of mucus.