When vasodilation of the blood vessels in the skin occurs, then

a. the skin temperature becomes warmer than the core temperature
b. the insulative capacity of the skin is increased
c. heat will be lost from the body if the air temperature is cooler than skin temperature
d. b and c are true
e. all of the above are true


C

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