5.2.15

Thermoregulation - Body Hair

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Body Hairs

Each hair on the body is controlled by a hair erector muscle.

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Too hot

  • When we are too hot, the hair erector muscle relaxes, causing the hair to lie flat.
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Too cold

  • When we are too cold, the hair erector muscle contracts, causing the hair to stand on end (which pull on the skin giving you goosebumps).
  • When all the hairs are standing on end, they trap an insulating layer of air around the body.

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2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

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