Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 39 - Physiology, Homeostasis, and Temperature Regulation - 39.5 - Body Temperature Is Regulated through Adaptations for Heat Production and Heat Loss - 39.5 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 840: 3

Answer

The mammalian thermostat system considers many sources of information in addition to hypothalamic temperature. Even a small change in skin temperature stimulates information that will shift relative to hypothalamic set points. The set point for heat production via metabolism is higher for cold skin and lower for warm skin.

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The mammalian thermostat system considers many sources of information in addition to hypothalamic temperature. Even a small change in skin temperature stimulates information that will shift relative to hypothalamic set points. The set point for heat production via metabolism is higher for cold skin and lower for warm skin.
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