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Which response occurs when body temperature is too low?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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Topic
The human nervous system
Question
- A. Increased sweating
- B. Vasodilation
- C. Shivering
- D. Increased blood flow to the skin
Answer
Shivering
Explanation
Shivering is a response to low body temperature that generates heat through muscle contractions.
Common mistake
Understanding Responses to Cold
Students often confuse vasoconstriction with vasodilation, thinking both processes occur when body temperature is too low.
Remember that vasoconstriction narrows blood vessels to reduce heat loss, while vasodilation widens them to increase heat loss. Focus on the specific conditions that trigger each response.
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