If a Mammal Suffered Damage to the Temperature Sensor in Its

question 57

Multiple Choice

If a mammal suffered damage to the temperature sensor in its brain,what would be the result?

• A)The integrating center would not receive inputs to compare to the set point.Body temperature could rise or fall to dangerous levels.
• B)Only the integumentary system is required to sense temperature changes.Body temperature would remain stable.
• C)The animal would have to rely on shivering instead of vasoconstriction to maintain body heat.
• D)The animal would fall back onto a more primitive ectothermic mode of regulation.

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