HOMEOSTASIS 2

1. When the external temperature falls below normal levels, thermoreceptors in

2. the skin send signals to the hypothalamus in brain.

3. A decrease in blood temperature is also detected by thermoreceptors in the

hypothalamus.

4. The hypothalamus is stimulated to send out nerve impulses to Arterioles in the

skin, stimulating vasoconstriction. Decreased blood flow in capillaries causes
less heat loss through radiation.

5. Sweat glands, stopping sweat production.

6. Hair erector muscles, which constrict so that hair follicles are raised. This traps a
layer of air between the hairs which acts as an insulating layer.

7. Body temperature returns to normal.

vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels.