In a cold environment, the arterioles in the dermis will:
A)dilate to release heat
B)dilate to conserve heat
C)constrict to release heat
D)constrict to conserve heat

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In a cold environment, the body's natural response is to conserve heat. Therefore, the arterioles in the dermis will constrict to reduce blood flow and conserve heat. This is known as vasoconstriction.

In a Cold Environment, the Arterioles in the Dermis Will