Study Guide for Campbell Biology
Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 40, Problem 7IQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To define: Cooling mechanisms that are activated when hypothalamus senses increased body temperature above-set point.

Introduction: The level at which the body attempts to maintain its temperature is known as temperature set point. When the set point increases, it results in fever. When the set-point is not increased but the temperature is increased, the outcome is hyperthermia.

b.

Summary Introduction

To define: Mechanisms that are activated when the hypothalamus senses the temperature below the set point.

Introduction: The hypothalamus works together with other organs of the body in controlling temperature. Temperature is essential for the body to carry out all the metabolic process. Water evaporates from the skin to maintain body temperature in a healthy range. 

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