An increase in metabolic rate would alter body temperature and trigger a compensatory

A. inhibition of sweat glands and vasoconstriction in blood vessels of the skin.
B. stimulation of sweat glands and vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin.
C. inhibition of sweat glands and vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin.
D. stimulation of sweat glands and vasoconstriction in blood vessels of the skin.


Answer: B

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