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tfester

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Conduction is the transfer of heat:
 
  a. when the skin is in contact with air or water.
  b. through radiation.
  c. through respirations.
  d. from a warm object to a cold object through direct contact.

Question 2

The structure that regulates body temperature is the:
 
  a. brain stem.
  b. hypothalamus.
  c. medulla.
  d. cerebellum.


lcapri7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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