Which of these processes are involved in cooling the body?
a. Thermogenesis
b. Cutaneous vasoconstriction
c. Piloerection
d. Cutaneous vasodilation
e. Increased respiration
f. Anorexia
g. Apoptosis
Ans: d,e,f.
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