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11 years ago
When one is cold or the external temperature is low, most venous blood returning from the distal part of the arm travels in the deep veins where it is picks up heat (by countercurrent exchange) from the nearby brachial artery en route. However, when one is hot, and especially during exercise, venous return from the distal arm travels in the superficial veins and those veins tend to bulge superficially in a person who is working out. Explain why venous return takes a different route in the second situation. (4 points). Answer:
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11 years ago
The body must maintain homeostasis. An important part of homeostasis in humans is maintaining our internal temperature. When the blood travels through the superficial veins (the second situation) the blood is closer to the external air which is cooler than our blood. Our blood therefore losses more heat and allows the body to cool down quicker. The body most likely does this by varying the diameter of the veins and thus directing blood flow. The body can do this by contracting the smooth muscles surrounding the veins.
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11 years ago
https://biology-forums.com/index.php?topic=22044.0

Blood transport helps with temperature homeostasis. By using the superficial veins the body can release excess body heat.
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