The cyclic expansion and contraction of blood vessels of the limbs in order to prevent frostbite while maintaining heat in the body core is called a(n):

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The description provided in the question best matches the hunting response, where blood vessels in the limbs go through cyclic expansion and contraction in order to prevent frostbite while maintaining core body heat. This is a physiological adaptation.

The Cyclic Expansion and Contraction of Blood Vessels of the Limbs