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Name and explain three ways heat can be lost through the skin.
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Conduction: Heat can be lost through the skin via conduction, which is the transfer of heat energy from the skin to a colder object or surface in direct contact with it. For example, when you touch a cold object, such as an ice cube, the heat from your skin is Show more…
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