The Temperature Control Center Within the Anterior Region of the Hypothalamus

question 90

Multiple Choice

The temperature control center within the anterior region of the hypothalamus is activated by ______ and initiates reflexes that mediate ______.

• A)cold; heat production and heat conservation
• B)cold; heat loss
• C)warmth; heat loss
• D)warmth; heat production and heat conservation
• E)warmth; vasoconstriction

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 2 to 7) where children start to use language and think symbolically but lack the ability for abstract thinking.

Transform Information

The process of changing or converting data and information into a different format or structure for understanding or analysis.

Operate

To function or work in a particular manner or context, often referring to machines, systems, or procedures.

Egocentrism

Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective, often observed in children during the pre-operational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget.