Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

pilomotor reflex

Term ID
GO:0097195
Synonyms
  • goosebump reflex
  • horripilation
  • piloerection
Definition
The reflex process in which the arrectores pilorum (hair follicle) muscles contract and cause the hair to stand erect. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes