Temperature-insensitive neurons in the POA and posterior hypothalamus
A. play no role in the maintenance of core temperature.
B. increase their firing rate when temperature reaches a set point.
C. maintain a fairly steady firing rate.
D. increase their firing rate when core temperature increases.
Answer: C
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