Asked by martin
The hairs on Xander’s arms just started lying flat against his skin. Which is most likely his internal body temperature?
35°C, or 95°F
47°C, or 114.8°F
36°C, or 96.8°F
38°C, or 100.4°F
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38°C (100.4°F).
Explanation: piloerection (hairs standing up) is a cold response from arrector pili muscle contraction. When the body is warm (e.g., 38°C), those muscles relax and the hairs lie flat.
Explanation: piloerection (hairs standing up) is a cold response from arrector pili muscle contraction. When the body is warm (e.g., 38°C), those muscles relax and the hairs lie flat.
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