Regarding thermoregulation, the __________ serves as a thermostat, receiving nerve signals about body temperature and sending nerve signals to the structures that can respond.

hypothalamus
spinal cord
brainstem
thalamus


hypothalamus

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A) disinfectant B) sterilizer C) antiseptic D) mydriatic

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vasoconstriction heart rate vasodilation all of the choices correct

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