Goosebumps

Identify structure D

• Hair follicle

• Sebaceous gland

• Sweat gland

• Arrector pili muscle

How does the human body maintain body temperature in a cold environment?

• sweat

• shiver

• chatter teeth

• goosebumps

What physiological response causes the skin to form goosebumps?

• Contraction of hair follicle muscles

• Expansion of skin cells

• Increase in blood flow

• Decrease in body temperature

Which hormone is primarily responsible for triggering goosebumps?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Melatonin

• Cortisol

Goosebumps are an evolutionary response inherited from which type of ancestors?

• Aquatic

• Reptilian

• Avian

• Mammalian

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In which situation are goosebumps most likely to occur?

• During digestion

• When feeling cold or scared

• While sleeping

• After eating

What is the scientific term for goosebumps?

• Piloerection

• Vasodilation

• Thermoregulation

• Homeostasis

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How do goosebumps help in thermoregulation?

• By trapping a layer of air for insulation

• By increasing sweat production

• By dilating blood vessels

• By reducing metabolic rate

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the reflex action of goosebumps?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

Goosebumps can be a response to which type of stimuli?

• Emotional

• Chemical

• Nutritional

• Auditory

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