Asked by Ansley Vaughn on Jul 17, 2024

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When the surface blood vessels do this,it reduces the loss of heat through the skin

A) integumentary
B) dilate
C) constrict
D) transdermal
E) dermis
F) epidermis
G) subcutaneous
H) melanin
I) carotene
J) erythema
K) crust
L) fissure
M) pustule
N) ulcer
O) wheal

Constrict

To narrow; to become smaller because of contraction of a sphincter muscle.

  • Understand the physiological responses of skin to environmental factors.
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Pawel TekielakJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
When surface blood vessels constrict, it reduces the loss of heat through the skin by minimizing blood flow to the surface, thereby conserving body heat.