Which of the Following Would Cause a Decrease in the Hypothalamic

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause a decrease in the hypothalamic temperature set point for metabolic heat production?

• A) Entering a cold environment
• B) Taking an aspirin when you have a fever
• C) Arousing from hibernation
• D) Getting an infection that causes a fever
• E) Cooling the hypothalamus

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