Thermoregulation depends on monitoring of blood temperature. What structure acts as the mammalian temperature sensor?  

A.  hypothalamus
B.  peripheral blood vessels
C.  adrenal medulla
D.  anterior pituitary gland
E.  thyroid


A.  hypothalamus

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