Why does the skin become flushed or red when a person is exposed to a hot environment?
A. Sweat glands produce sebum, resulting in heat evaporation.
B. Vasoconstriction shunts blood to the surface of the skin.
C. The blood is hyperoxygenated and assumes a bright color.
D. Blood vessels dilate and heat radiates to the skin surface.
Answer: D. Blood vessels dilate and heat radiates to the skin surface.
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A. Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia B. Junctional tachycardia C. Junctional ectopic tachycardia D. Sinus tachycardia
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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