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Concept information

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

Preferred term

cold shock response

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A sequence of responses that occur when an organism is exposed to excessive cold. In humans, a fall in skin temperature triggers gasping, hypertension, and hyperventilation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • cold stress response

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/277273

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