Which of the following is part of the initial response to cold temperature?
A) vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels
B) panting
C) sweating
D) shunting of the blood to the core regions of the body
E) decreased metabolism

Question

Which of the following is part of the initial response to cold temperature?
A) vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels​
B) ​panting
C) sweating
D) ​shunting of the blood to the core regions of the body
E) ​decreased metabolism

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shunting of the blood to the core regions of the body is part of the initial response to cold temperature, which helps to conserve heat and maintain core body temperature. A decrease in blood flow to the periphery also contributes to a decrease in heat loss. Option A, vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, would actually increase heat loss and is not part of the initial response to cold temperatures. Panting and sweating are mechanisms used to dissipate heat and are not part of the response to cold temperatures. Decreased metabolism may occur as a long-term adaptation to cold, but it is not an initial response.

Which of the Following Is Part of the Initial Response