The Thermoregulatory Functions of the Hypothalamus Have Been Studied by Implanting

question 11

Multiple Choice

The thermoregulatory functions of the hypothalamus have been studied by implanting probes to heat or cool the hypothalamus of small mammals. If the hypothalamus is cooled, the animal will

• A) decrease metabolic heat production.
• B) stop shivering.
• C) produce more brown fat than white fat.
• D) increase metabolic heat production.
• E) immediately begin panting and sweating.

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