Which of the Following Is the Thermoregulatory Response of the Hypothalamus

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the thermoregulatory response of the hypothalamus to a rise in temperature?

• A) Increased metabolic heat production
• B) Resetting of the thermostat to a higher setting
• C) Dilation of blood vessels in the skin
• D) Overall increase in body temperature
• E) Initiation of shivering movements

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