Chapter

Understanding Blood Vessels in the Body
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28:42 - 35:47 (07:04)

The human body has a complex system of blood vessels that carry blood from the heart, through arteries and capillaries, and back to the heart through veins. Despite not always knowing what certain signals mean, people can still push forward with motivation.

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The body's thermal map is essential when it comes to knowing when to sweat, shiver or even when to take a break from activity.
28:42 - 32:38 (03:55)
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Thermal maps
Summary

The body's thermal map is essential when it comes to knowing when to sweat, shiver or even when to take a break from activity. The somatosensory cortex is responsible for translating thermal afferent information, allowing the body to respond accordingly.

Chapter
Understanding Blood Vessels in the Body
Episode
Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The podcast discusses the evolution of blood vessels and how it flows through the skin's limited surface areas, from arteries, capillaries to veins and back to the heart.
32:38 - 35:47 (03:09)
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Blood Vessels
Summary

The podcast discusses the evolution of blood vessels and how it flows through the skin's limited surface areas, from arteries, capillaries to veins and back to the heart.

Chapter
Understanding Blood Vessels in the Body
Episode
Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health
Podcast
Huberman Lab