Which of the following is a physiological response that takes place in many animals when they get too hot?
A)slowing of the heart rate
B)constriction of blood vessels in the skin
C)contraction of muscles
D)increased blood flow to the skin

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When animals get too hot, they often increase blood flow to the skin in order to dissipate heat through sweating or panting. This helps to cool the body down and prevent overheating. Slowing of the heart rate and constriction of blood vessels in the skin would actually work against this mechanism, while contraction of muscles may help to generate heat, but would not necessarily help to cool the body down.

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