Which of the Following is Part of the Initial Response

Question

Which of the following is part of the initial response to cold temperature?  
A) Vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels
B) Panting
C) Sweating
D) Shunting of the blood to the core regions of the body
E) Decreased metabolism

Accepted Answer

Shunting of the blood to the core regions of the body is part of the initial response to cold temperature. This helps to preserve heat and maintain core body temperature. Vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, sweating, and decreased metabolism are all responses to heat, not cold. Panting is a response to heat in some animals, but not in humans.