Question detail
What is the primary role of vasoconstriction in thermoregulation?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The human nervous system
Question
- A. To increase blood flow to the skin
- B. To reduce blood flow to the skin
- C. To increase sweating
- D. To decrease shivering
Answer
The correct option is To reduce blood flow to the skin. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain (HT only) how vasoconstriction and shivering help raise body temperature in the subtopic Control of body temperature (biology only).
Explanation
The correct option is To reduce blood flow to the skin. To reduce blood flow to the skin is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain (HT only) how vasoconstriction and shivering help raise body temperature. This belongs to the subtopic Control of body temperature (biology only) within The human nervous system, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Control of body temperature (biology only).
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Vasoconstriction
Students often confuse vasoconstriction with vasodilation, thinking both processes raise body temperature.
Remember that vasoconstriction narrows blood vessels to reduce blood flow to the skin, conserving heat, while vasodilation increases blood flow to release heat.
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