COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Thermoregulation

Which organ is responsible for temperature detection and stimulation of sweating to help regulate the temperature and basal metabolic rate?
  1. Heart
  2. Skin
  3. Hypothalamus
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - C - The hypothalamus is responsible for the detection of temperature changes and stimulates the necessary bodily functions to help maintain homeostasis.
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