When Body Temperature Rises, a Center in the Brain Initiates

question 34

Multiple Choice

When body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease the bodytemperature. This is an example of

• A) negative feedback.
• B) positive feedback.
• C) nonhomeostatic regulation.
• D) diagnostic regulation.
• E) fever.

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Definitions:

Carpels

The repeatable units of the female reproductive organ of a flower, constituting the ovary, style, and stigma; involved in the development of fruit and seeds after fertilization.

Stamens

The male reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a filament and an anther where pollen is produced.

Sepals

Leaf-like parts that make up the outermost portion of a flower, typically green and functioning to protect the developing flower bud.

Petals

The colorful parts of a flower that are often brightly colored to attract pollinators and protect the reproductive structures within.