A typical response of the human body to cold is for blood vessels ______ to ______.

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When the body is exposed to cold, the blood vessels near the skin's surface constrict, or become narrower. This is an attempt to keep warm blood deeper within the body where it can help maintain core body temperature. This can result in a decrease in skin temperature and can also cause the skin to appear pale or bluish. Shivering is another way the body attempts to generate warmth in response to cold, but this is not necessarily a response of blood vessels.

A Typical Response of the Human Body to Cold Is