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B: Explain how dilation of blood vessels functions as a homeostatic mechanism for a person at a

higher altitude.

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Step-by-step explanation:

When sensors in the body detect an increase in core temperature, vessels dilate to allow more blood to pass through them which releases the excess heat.

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