Loss of water through diffusion and evaporation from the skin is called ________ and is important in ________ control.

A) insensible perspiration; blood volume
B) insensible perspiration; heat loss
C) sensible perspiration; blood volume
D) sensible perspiration; temperature

Insensible Perspiration

Perspiration that evaporates before it is perceived as moisture on the skin; the term sometimes includes evaporation from the lungs.

Blood Volume

The total amount of blood circulating within the body, vital for optimal health and functioning of the organs.

Temperature Control

The biological and mechanical process by which an organism or system maintains its internal temperature within a certain range despite external fluctuations.