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What is the first thing that happens when body temperature increases above normal body temperature?

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Blood flow to the skin increases when the temperature of the body rises. When you are too hot, the blood vessels in your skin expand (dilate) to carry the excess heat to your skin's surface. It helps cool your body.

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