What information concerning "goose bumps" should the nurse provide a client? Select all that apply.

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Goose bumps are caused by the contraction of tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles, known as the arrector pili muscles. This involuntary reaction can be triggered by various stimuli, including emotional responses like fear (A), exposure to cold environments (E), and is indeed referred to as the pilomotor reflex (D). The resulting erect hairs are thought to provide an "air cushion" for the skin (C), which is a theory based on the idea that this reaction could have helped our ancestors retain heat. The process is not voluntary (B), so it is incorrect to say it results from voluntary muscle contraction.

What Information Concerning "Goose Bumps" Should the Nurse Provide a Client