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Body Cold Temp Low Vasocontriction Directs Blood Surface

Front What does our body do if it's too cold? (body temp too low)
Back -vasocontriction, which directs blood away from the surface of the skin.
-sweating stops
-we shiver (skeletal muscles uncontrollably contract and relax quickly transferring more heat to the blood)

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