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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

Integumentary System: Thermoregulation

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

Integumentary System: Thermoregulation

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How does sweating help the body cool down?

By reducing metabolic rate, which decreases heat production

By increasing blood flow to the skin, which raises body temperature

By evaporating from the skin surface, which removes heat

By trapping heat within the body, preventing heat loss

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Understand the process of thermoregulation: The body maintains its internal temperature through various mechanisms, one of which is sweating.

Recognize the role of sweat glands: Sweat glands produce sweat, which is primarily composed of water and salts. This sweat is released onto the skin surface.

Learn about evaporation: When sweat evaporates from the skin, it requires heat energy. This heat is taken from the body, thereby cooling it down.

Consider the effect of evaporation: The evaporation of sweat is an endothermic process, meaning it absorbs heat from the body, effectively reducing the body's temperature.

Connect the concept to the problem: Sweating helps cool the body by evaporating from the skin surface, which removes heat, rather than by reducing metabolic rate or trapping heat.