What are two ways which the body cools itself down when too hot?

Vaso-dilation: blood vessels near to the skin's surface dilate which allows more heat to be lost. This is because more blood can flow through as there is more room in the lumen.

Sweating: the hotter we are, the more our body sweats. Sweat glands release more sweat because heat energy is used to evaporate the sweat, so it eventually cools us down by using more heat energy.

Answered by Hannah P. Biology tutor

11649 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do white blood cells respond to infections?


What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?


Molecules of a substance are able to move between cells. What are the two main processes by which this occurs? What is the main difference between these two processes?


What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?


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