The body regulates temperature through several mechanisms: - Thermoregulation: The hypothalamus detects changes in body temperature and triggers responses such as sweating, shivering, and altering blood flow to the skin. - Vasodilation and Vasoconstriction: Blood vessels expand or contract to release or conserve heat. - Sweating: Evaporation of sweat helps cool the body. - Shivering: Involuntary muscle contractions generate heat.
