thermoregulatory responses

Thermoregulatory responses are the body's ways to maintain a normal internal temperature. When you're too hot, your body sweats to cool down and blood vessels near the skin widen to release heat. When you're cold, your body shivers to generate warmth and blood vessels constrict to conserve heat. These responses are controlled by the brain’s hypothalamus, which detects temperature changes and triggers appropriate adjustments. This system helps keep your internal environment stable, ensuring all body functions operate correctly despite external temperature changes.