The major means of decreasing heat loss in response to a cold environmental temperature is
A) skin vasoconstriction
B) skin vasodilation
C) increasing the temperature gradient between the skin and environment
D) formation of "goose bumps"
E) shivering

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Skin vasoconstriction reduces blood flow to the skin, minimizing heat loss by retaining more heat within the body's core.

The Major Means of Decreasing Heat Loss in Response to a Cold