When the body is overheated, the skin responds by
A) decreasing melanin production.
B) losing oxygen to surrounding tissues.
C) constricting blood vessels.
D) dilating blood vessels.
E) increasing keratin production.

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When the body is overheated, the skin responds by dilating (expanding) the blood vessels to increase blood flow to the surface of the skin. This allows for heat to be released through sweat and the cooling of the skin.

When the Body Is Overheated, the Skin Responds by