In response to high environmental temperatures or increased heat production during exercise, all of the following responses would occur in skin EXCEPT
A)increased blood flow near the surface of the skin.
B)vasodilation of blood vessels in the dermis of the skin.
C)increased secretion from sudoriferous glands.
D)increased evaporation of sweat from the skin.
E)contraction of arrector pili muscles.

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The contraction of arrector pili muscles is not a response to high environmental temperatures or increased heat production during exercise. Arrector pili muscles are responsible for causing hair to stand up, which does not play a role in temperature regulation.

In Response to High Environmental Temperatures or Increased Heat Production