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Pilomotor Reflex.
Pilomotor Reflex - as a noun
Reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The pilomotor reflex, also known as the goosebumps reflex, causes the hairs on your skin to stand up when you're cold."
"The pilomotor reflex is an involuntary response controlled by the sympathetic nervous system."
"The pilomotor reflex can be triggered by emotions such as fear or excitement."
"Damage to the nerves responsible for the pilomotor reflex can result in loss of hair on the affected area."
"The pilomotor reflex helps to conserve body heat by trapping a layer of air between the hair and the skin."
