PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a way the skin loses heat?
A
conduction
B
convection
C
goosebumps
D
sweating
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The skin helps in thermoregulation by radiation, convection, conduction, perspiration and by arrector pili muscles. While technically not a thermoregulatory mechanism, the fat associated with our skin does help insulate our body and therefore increases body temperature as a result.

Detailed explanation-2: -Goosebumps are not to be taken lightly as they can be signs of heat exhaustion, especially in warm and humid weather endurance events. Sweat is the body’s mechanism for cooling itself. In perfect conditions, the temperatures and humidity is low and the body sweats, it evaporates and keeps the body cool.

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