What Evidence Exists That the Preoptic Area Controls Body Temperature

question 67

Multiple Choice

 What evidence exists that the preoptic area controls body temperature?

• A) After damage to the preoptic area, an animal will simultaneously sweat and shiver.
• B) Each cell in the preoptic area has a temperature at which it is most active.
• C) Removed cells maintain a constant temperature even in a cell culture.
• D) Heating or cooling the preoptic area leads to sweating or shivering.

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