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The skin and subcutaneous fat provide little insulation in hot weather but very effective insulation in cold weather due to what?

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The following are the reasons why the skin and subcutaneous fat provide little insulation in hot weather but very effective insulation in cold weather:

(1) Capillary retraction

(2)Lateral muscle movements

(3)Vaso-constriction

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