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describe the brain mechanisms involved in shivering, sweating, and changes in blood flow to the skin.

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Answer:

Shivering, sweating, and changes in blood flow to the skin are all controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Step-by-step explanation:

Autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary processes such as heart rate, breathing, and digestion.

  1. Shivering - It is the rapid contraction of muscles and it is controlled by the hypothalamus in the brain.
  2. Sweating - It is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the autonomic nervous system.
  3. Changes in blood flow to the skin - It is also controlled by the autonomic nervous system. When the body's temperature rises, the sympathetic nervous system signals blood vessels in the skin to dilate, or widen.
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