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Fields of Study > physiology > physiological response > stress response > cold shock response
Preferred Term:

cold shock response

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
stress response
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • cold stress response
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/277273
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