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What part of the brain is responsible for monitoring body temperature?
What part of the brain is responsible for monitoring body temperature?
The hypothalamus.
What happens when the core temperature drops below 37°C?
What happens when the core temperature drops below 37°C?
The hypothalamus produces chemicals that signal cells throughout the body to speed up their activities, leading to a rise in body temperature.
What is the purpose of shivering when the body temperature drops below its normal range?
What is the purpose of shivering when the body temperature drops below its normal range?
Shivering helps to release heat and raise the body temperature.
How does the body respond to high temperatures?
How does the body respond to high temperatures?
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What does the hypothalamus do when the body temperature rises too far above 37°C?
What does the hypothalamus do when the body temperature rises too far above 37°C?
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