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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. physiological response
  4. stress response
  5. heat shock response

Preferred term

heat shock response

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A sequence of responses that occur when an organism is exposed to excessive heat. In humans, an increase in skin temperature triggers muscle relaxation, sweating, and vasodilation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • heat shock reaction
  • heat shock stress response
  • heat stress reaction
  • heat stress response

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/240471

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