Asked by Walter Palomino on May 08, 2024

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If air temperature is higher than skin temperature, ________ becomes a means of heat loss through evaporation.

A) sweating
B) shivering
C) fever
D) chills
E) vasoconstriction

Skin Temperature

The surface temperature of the body which can vary in response to environmental conditions and physiological factors.

Evaporation

Change from liquid to vapor form.

Sweating

The process by which the body secretes fluids from sweat glands to cool down.

  • Understand the processes involved in regulating body temperature, specifically how metabolism contributes.
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ajavon edmondsMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the air temperature is higher than skin temperature, the body cannot lose heat through radiation or conduction effectively. Sweating becomes the primary means of heat loss through the process of evaporation. As sweat evaporates from the skin surface, it removes heat from the body, helping to cool it down.