When Jeremy Smith was in the shower, the hot water ran out. The cold water caused the hairs on his skin to stand up. This body response to cold is known as ________

A) exfoliation
B) piloerection
C) perspiration
D) anhidrosis


B
Explanation: A) This does not describe exfoliation.
B) Correct! Pil/o- means "hair" and erect/o- means "stand up."
C) This does not describe perspiration.
D) This does not describe anhidrosis.

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