Be sure to check out part one and part two before diving into this post. The skin acts as the primary barrier for controlling heat loss from the body. The skin controls escape of heat from the body by regulating the amount of blood that flows towards the skin and by sweat. Blood travelling from…...

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Before reading this post be sure to check out Part One. Now we all know that we have lots of nerves and organs in our bodies right? Well did you know that these nerves and organs played a role in heat regulation? The nerves, muscles, blood vessels and sweat glands all work together to accomplish…...

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Whether an individual is covered up because they are extremely cold or sweating because of extreme heat, whenever a doctor takes their temperature, the thermometer will show that in both situations the body temperature will be the same. The body has the ability to maintain the same temperature under different conditions. Mammals and birds have…...

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