Which heat loss consequence results when a marine mammal's blubber undergoes vasodilation?

💡 Explanation

Increased blood flow to the subcutaneous fat layer, via vasodilation, increases convective heat transfer, therefore lowering the blubber's effective insulation, rather than aiding in insulation since more thermal energy escapes.

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