In homeostatic control, the ________ compensates for any deviation between the actual value and the set point.  In body temperature regulation in mammals, this function is carried out by ________.

A. effector; brain
B. effector; skeletal muscle
C. sensor; neurons
D. integrator; skeletal muscle
E. integrator; brain


Answer: B

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