Difference between revisions of "Vasoconstriction"

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

Vasoconstriction is when blood vessels become narrower, allowing through a smaller volume of blood.

About Vasoconstriction

Vasoconstriction of capillaries in the skin takes place during thermoregulation when the body temperature becomes too low. This reduces the amount of thermal energy lost via the skin to the surrounding environment.

References

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 ===About Vasoconstriction===
 : '''Vasoconstriction''' of [[capillary|capillaries]] in the [[skin]] takes place during [[thermoregulation]] when the [[Body Temperature|body temperature]] becomes too low. This reduces the amount of [[Thermal Energy Store|thermal energy]] lost via the [[skin]] to the surrounding environment.
+===References===
+====AQA====
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+====Edexcel====
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+====OCR====
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