Explain how blood vessels help to regulate a human's body temperature (3marks)

The blood vessels dilate and widen, which means that the blood flows closer to the surface of the skin, so more heat is able to be released, which cools the overall body temperature.

Answered by Bill C. Biology tutor

1494 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the function of enzymes and give an example of one.


What are the key features of natural selection?


What are mitochondria and ribosomes and what are their function?


Two people who are heterozygous for retinitis pigmentosa are expecting a baby. Draw a genetic diagram to calculate the probability that the baby will have the condition. Use R for the normal allele and r for the allele for retinitis pigmentosa.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy