Due to the contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the dermal blood vessels,

A) the blood vessels become dilated.
B) body heat is conserved.
C) more blood enters into the heart.
D) body temperature tends to drop in that area.
E) more blood flows to the skin.

Arterioles

Small blood vessels that extend and branch out from arteries, leading to capillaries; they play a key role in regulating blood pressure.

Dermal Blood Vessels

Refers to the network of blood vessels situated within the dermal layer of the skin, which provide nutrients and regulate temperature.