Humans keep their internal conditions almost constant.Body temperature is kept within a narrow range. When the core body temperature is too low, this is detected by the thermoregulatory centre in the brain. Describe how the body responds when a decrease in core body temperature is detected. – 7044

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Humans keep their internal conditions almost constant.

Body temperature is kept within a narrow range. When the core body temperature is too low, this is detected by the thermoregulatory centre in the brain. Describe how the body responds when a decrease in core body temperature is detected. 

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  1. Blood vessels in skin get narrower (vasoconstriction)

    Less blood flows near skin surface → less heat lost

    Muscles shiver (contract and relax quickly)

    More respiration in muscles releases heat

    Sweating stops or reduces

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