Which physiological changes that take place in the human skin to help in the conservation of the body heat?

      

State two physiological changes that take place in the human skin to help in the conservation of the body heat.

  

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Blood vessels in the skin vasoconstrict;
Erectors pili muscle contract making the hairs to stand and trap an insulating layer of air;
Sweat glands do not produce sweat;

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johnmulu answered the question on January 14, 2017 at 08:49

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