Temperature-Insensitive Neurons in the POA and Posterior Hypothalamus

question 79

Multiple Choice

 Temperature-insensitive neurons in the POA and 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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