The integrating center for the negative feedback loop that regulates body temperature is the
A) hypothalamus.
B) skin.
C) temperature sensor.
D) positive feedback center.
E) thermostat.
A
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A) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 38 degrees centigrade B) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade C) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 20 degrees centigrade
You are walking to class, pondering the intricacies of physiology, when you trip over an uneven place in the sidewalk, and fall. Unhurt but embarrassed and angry, you jump up and glance around to see if anyone is watching. From your knowledge of neuroanatomy and function, explain how the following areas of the brain might be involved in this scenario:
A. cerebrum B. cerebellum C. limbic system
________ include organic molecules, vitamins, and minerals that the body needs for growth and maintenance.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Someone grabs your arm to pull you out of the way of an on-coming car. Which structure of the skin allowed you to feel the deep pressure of that grab?
A) Tactile corpuscle B) Lamellated corpuscle C) Free nerve endings D) Merkel cells