Physiology – MCQ 77 – Response to high temperature

The first physiological response to high environmental temperature is:
A. Sweating
B. Vasodilatation
C. Decreased heat production
D. Non-shivering thermogenesis

Correct answer : B. Vasodilatation

First response to high environment temperature is cutaneous vasodilatation.

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