Temperature-Insensitive Neurons in the Posterior Hypothalamus​

question 48

Multiple Choice

Temperature-insensitive neurons in the posterior hypothalamus​ 

• A)play no role in the maintenance of core temperature. 
• B)increase their firing rate when temperature reaches a set point. 
• C)maintain a fairly steady firing rate. 
• D)increase their firing rate when core temperature increases.

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