GENERAL ANATOMY
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY
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Question
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A student leaves an air-conditioned room and goes outdoors where the temperature is over 100 degrees F. Which of these best describes how the student’s body maintains homeostasis?
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lungs breathe faster
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muscles increase activity
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blood vessels widen
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skin begins to sweat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mammals and birds have a body temperature that stays about the same no matter what the temperature of their environment is. Mammals and birds are called endotherms. An endotherm is an animal that can control its internal body temperature.
Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system However, instead of using electrical impulses for signaling, it produces and uses chemical signals called hormones, which travel through the bloodstream and control the actions of cells and organs.
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