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robinn137

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Describe two ways the skin can help cool the body when it is too hot.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A PIO must be accountable for providing accurate information.
 
  a. True
  b. False


sierramartinez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Sweat cools the body by evaporation. Dilation of blood vessels in the dermis brings blood close to the body surface so the air can cool it.

Answer to Question 2

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robinn137

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thank you


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