The temperature control center within the anterior region of the hypothalamus is activated by ______ and initiates reflexes that mediate ______

a. cold; heat production and heat conservation
b. cold; heat loss
c. warmth; heat loss
d. warmth; heat production and heat conservation
e. warmth; vasoconstriction


C

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