When the body is overheated, the skin responds by
A) decreasing melanin production.
B) increasing heart rate.
C) decreasing blood flow to the dermis.
D) increasing blood flow to the dermis.
E) increasing keratin production.

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When the body is overheated, the skin responds by increasing blood flow to the dermis through a process called vasodilation. This helps to release excess heat from the body and cool it down.

When the Body Is Overheated, the Skin Responds by