If body temperature increases above normal, ________.

A. sweating occurs and blood vessels of the dermis dilate
B. the nervous system causes blood vessels to dilate
C. sweat is produced by both eccrine and appocrine glands
D. sweating occurs and the blood vessels of the dermis contract


Answer: A

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