If the Set Point of the Hypothalamus Were to Suddenly $\circ$

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the set point of the hypothalamus were to suddenly rise to 40 ^$\circ$ C (as in the induction phase of a fever) ,what would the initial response of the body be?

• A)glands release sweat
• B)muscles contract,shiver
• C)nothing
• D)body temperature drops
• E)blood vessels dilate

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Definitions:

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time but developed from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, created when the sperm fertilizes the egg, containing genetic material from both parents.

Fertilized

The state or process in which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, leading to the formation of a zygote and the initiation of pregnancy.

Conjoined Twins

Twins that are physically connected to each other at birth, sharing some body parts and organs.