In-Text Figure Based Questions
-In a warm environment, does more blood return to the trunk through deep or superficial veins? Why? (Figure 25-14)
A) superficial veins; allows heat to radiate
B) deep veins; allows heat to radiate
C) superficial veins; allows heat to evaporate
D) deep veins; allows heat to evaporate
E) deep veins; allows heat conduction

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According to Figure 25-14, in a warm environment, more blood returns to the trunk through superficial veins. This is because superficial veins are located closer to the skin's surface, allowing heat to radiate outwards and cool the body.