Cytoprotection: protection of a cell against harm or harmful agents by chemicals or biologicals. Source: CRISP. Cytoprotection: The process by which chemical compounds provide protection to cells against harmful agents.
A: Sweat glands and fatty layers in the skin help to regulate body temperature in mammals. When the outside temperature is high, sweat glands release bodily fluids combined with salt to keep the body temperature from getting too high.
Figure 4: Heat Regulation. The second layer of skin, the dermis, is filled with a complex network of blood vessels and valves. They allow the body to divert blood near the skin to release heat and cool the body.