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What Causes Blushing?

Author(s): Cassius B. Bordelon, PhD

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When you become embarrassed, your face heats up and turns red. Why?

The Body Explained, with Cassius Bordelon, PhD, is a light-hearted video production that answers common questions about how the human body works. Dr. Bordelon is an Associate Professor of Cell Biology at Baylor College of Medicine and an expert on anatomy.