An increase in core temperature causes the:

A) anterior pituitary gland to send signals via afferent pathways in the sympathetic nervous system to increase the heart rate.
B) hypothalamus to send signals via efferent pathways in the autonomic nervous system, causing vasodilation and sweating.
C) anterior pituitary gland to send signals via efferent pathways in the sympathetic nervous system, causing widespread vasoconstriction.
D) hypothalamus to send signals via afferent pathways in the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in vasoconstriction and sweat production.


Answer: B) hypothalamus to send signals via efferent pathways in the autonomic nervous system, causing vasodilation and sweating.

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