13.3.2 - Regulation of Body Temperature
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What is the primary purpose of sweating?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we sweat on a hot day.
What are the two ways blood vessels can help regulate body temperature?
💡 Hint: Remember how blood vessels respond to temperature changes.
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What is the main function of sweat in temperature regulation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you spill water on hot pavement.
True or False: Blood vessels only widen when you are cold.
💡 Hint: Consider how your body reacts in different temperature conditions.
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Describe how the body’s ability to sweat can impact athletic performance in hot weather.
💡 Hint: Think about how you feel during a long run in the heat.
Explain the physiological changes that occur in a person when they are exposed to extreme cold.
💡 Hint: Consider how people dress or respond in winter.
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