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Body Protect Heat Loss Constricts Blood Vessels Skin

Front What does the body normally do to protect itself against heat loss?
Back The body normally constricts blood vessels in the skin to protect against this, resulting in the appearance of blue lips and/or fingertips.

Tags: 30, emergencies, environmental

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