The body cools itself down through vasodilation, widening blood vessels near the skin, and sweating, allowing water to evaporate and cool the skin.
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| Front | What methods are used to cool you down? |
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| Back | Vasodilation: Arterioles dilate to allow more blood near the skin Sweating: Water evaporating cools down the skin |
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