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Center that controls the core temperature

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Hypothalamus

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What are the three main parts to the system that regulates body temperature?

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  1. Sensors (most are in the skin)
  2. Hypothalamus
  3. An effector system that adjusts the production and loss of heat
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3 physiological processes when the skin becomes chilled ever the entire body…

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  1. Shivering increases heat production
  2. Sweating is inhibited to decrease heat loss.
  3. Vasoconstriction decreases heat loss.
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Normothermia-the normal range for adults is between ______ and _______.

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36 and 37.5 C

96.8 and 99.5 F