Explain how blood vessels help to regulate a human's body temperature (3marks)

The blood vessels dilate and widen, which means that the blood flows closer to the surface of the skin, so more heat is able to be released, which cools the overall body temperature.

BC
Answered by Bill C. Biology tutor

2846 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics. Explain how this may be prevented.


How are the lungs specialised for gas exchange?


Mitochondrial DNA can be used as evidence for human evolution. Explain why mitochondrial DNA is used rather than nuclear DNA


How can bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and how can doctors reduce the number of bacteria that become resistant?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning