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What does it mean when you get goosebumps and a cold chill?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Due to: activation of the pilomotor reflex. Arrector pili muscles cause hairs in follicles to stand up.

Dr Gabor and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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