Which of the following physiological control mechanisms is a response to a rise in body temperature?
A) Slower heart rate
B) Increased blood flow to the skin
C) Constriction of blood vessels in the skin
D) Contraction of muscles
E) Retention of water

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When body temperature rises, the body responds by increasing blood flow to the skin, allowing heat to radiate away from the body and cool down. This is known as vasodilation, and it is a physiological control mechanism that helps regulate body temperature.

Which of the Following Physiological Control Mechanisms Is a Response