Question

Which of the following would best help to maintain homeostasis when a person���s internal body temperature reaches 97.4�� f (normal body temperature is 98.6��
f.?
a. dilation of capillaries
b. perspiring
c. drinking water
d. shivering

Answer 1

D. shivering. dilation of capillaries occurs in shock, or lack of blood flow to the body as well as in times of stress, perspiring cools off the body (the patient's temperature is low, not high), and drinking water would also cool off the body.