Which of the Following Happens If Body Temperature Rises Above

Question

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
A) Circulation in the skin decreases.
B) Sweat gland activity decreases.
C) Evaporative cooling stops.
D) Blood flow to the skin increases.
E) The activity of melanocytes increases.

Accepted Answer

When body temperature rises above normal, blood flow to the skin increases, enabling heat to be dissipated into the external environment through sweating and radiation.

Answer: B and C 
 If body temperature rises too high, sweat gland activity may decrease and evaporative cooling may stop altogether.