If for Some Reason Your Hypothalamus Doesn't Raise Your Core

question 78

Multiple Choice

 If for some reason your hypothalamus doesn't raise your core temperature when you are exposed to very cold temperatures,

• A) you will die of hypothermia.
• B) you will die of hyperthermia.
• C) your brainstem and spinal cord will attempt to raise your core temperature.
• D) your temporal lobe will tell you to move to a warmer environment, which will take care of the problem.

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Definitions:

Alkene

Hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n.

Alkyne

A hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, characterized by the general formula CnH2n-2.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, symbol H.

Benzene

An aromatic hydrocarbon with a molecular formula C₆H₆, recognized for its simple ring structure and used as a precursor in the production of various chemicals.