piloerection
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One major factor in the hair's ability to serve in thermoregulation is the ability of a small muscle associated with every hair follicle under control of the nervous system to pull the hairs to a standing "puffed-up" position (piloerection).
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One major factor in the hair's ability to serve in thermoregulation is the ability of a small muscle associated with every hair follicle under control of the nervous system to pull the hairs to a standing "puffed-up" position (piloerection).
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His forceful upright walking and piloerection (hair on end) indicate his agitation.
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These symptoms may include: insomnia, rigors, pain, nausea, tremors, diarrhea, upper respiratory symptoms, piloerection, and rarely, hallucinations.
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TSH is released by the anterior pituitary causing: thyroxin release by the thyroid gland increases cellular metabolism and produces heat constricted blood vessels near the skin surface and piloerection (goose bumps) involuntary shivering voluntary action to seek warmth
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