Biology GCSE
Heat transfer by radiation and evaporation
What Heat transfer by radiation and evaporation means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Heat transfer by radiation and evaporation
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Vasodilation widens skin arterioles so more blood flows near the surface and radiates heat, while evaporation of sweat removes latent heat from the skin.
Topics that use Heat transfer by radiation and evaporation
- Control of body temperature (biology only) (AQA GCSE)
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