When the Temperature of the Preoptic Area of the Hypothalamus

question 117

Multiple Choice

When the temperature of the preoptic area of the hypothalamus exceeds its thermostat setting,

• A) peripheral vasoconstriction occurs.
• B) skin blood flow increases.
• C) rate and depth of respiration decreases.
• D) sweat glands are inhibited.
• E) blood is shunted to deep veins.

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