Explain how blood vessels reduce the amount of heat lost from the body. (3)

blood vessels narrow (vasoconstriction) reduces blood flow blood vessels are close to the surface of the skin less heat lost by radiation

SS
Answered by Soham S. Biology tutor

2637 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Why does as an excess of nutrients such as nitrates lead to animal death in bodies of freshwater?


Explain how red blood cells are adapted to carry oxygen.


Describe why a person with type 2 diabetes would struggle to control their blood sugar


What's the difference between cell division and cell differentiation?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning