When the temperature of the preoptic area of the hypothalamus exceeds its thermostat setting,
A) peripheral vasoconstriction occurs.
B) skin blood flow increases.
C) rate and depth of respiration decreases.
D) sweat glands are inhibited.
E) blood is shunted to deep veins.
B
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Diabetes insipidus is caused by a hyposecretion of
a. insulin b. glucagon c. aldosterone d. ADH
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a. high, high b. high, low c. low, high d. low, low
The function of a bursa is to
A. provide support for a weak joint. B. provide a fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction. C. increase the articulating surface at a joint. D. bind ligaments to bones. E. produce fluid.