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∙ 14y agoYour muscles are responsible for heating your body. Any movement causes heat to be released. That is reason people shiver when they're cold, the body causes the muscle to contract which then heats the body. However for cooling the epidermis is responsible, when the body overheats it causes sweat production.
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∙ 13y agoYour body's temperature raises when you have an infection. This is a natural defense mechanism for your body, as raising your temperature allows certain enzymes to function in order to kill the infection.
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∙ 6y agoSome of the physiological processes regulated by the hypothalamus include blood pressure, body temperature, cardiovascular system functions, fluid balance, and electrolyte balance. The hypothalamus regulates emotional responses through its influence on the pituitary gland, skeletal muscular system, and autonomic nervous system.
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∙ 13y agothis is what it can make it go high by eatin something hot or either staying in tha sun too long also today is my bday
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What part of the brain maybe responsible for the intermittent fever?
A fever is the elevation of the bodyÕs temperature usually it is indicative of an illness in the body. The part of the brain that regulates the temperature is in the hypothalamus.
Which organ of the human body regulates the body temperature?
Skin regulates temperature, through perspiration.
Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating Which property of water is most directly responsible for the ability of sweat to lower body temperature?
the absorption of heat by the breaking of hydrogen bonds
What is the importance of temperature-regulating mechanisms in organisms?
The hypothalamus is responsible for the regulation of temperature in organisms. It is important because temperature directly affects vital biochemical processes within the body. Without a regulating mechanism, the organism will die.
What part of the brain maintains body temperature?
it's the HYPOTHALAMUS..it's responsible for thermoregulation..it is divided into 2: anterior and posterior..anterior is for warm-sensitivity and posterior on the other hand is for cold-sensitivity. =)The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature.hypothalamus
How does the immune system respond to dangerous threats in the body?
By raising body temperature
What is responsible for monitoring body temperature?
hypothalamus
What two systems help the skin regulate body temperature?
shivers, sweat, and raising of the hair on the skin.
How does goose bumps increase body temperature?
Its the skin raising the hair to trap air, Which your body will heat up and in theory warm you up.
How does infection affect body temperature?
On reason we get a fever when we are sick is due to our body raising the temperature with an attempt to try and kill off certain bacteria and viruses that are sensitive to temperature change.
What body system is responsible for thermoregulation?
which body systems are responsible for maintenance of body temperature
Causes of body getting to hot?
The main causes of the body getting to hot is an indication that there is an infection in the body. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating the temperature in your body.
What is the advantage of drinking ice cold water?
your body burns more calories raising the water temperature to the same degree as your body temperature. ive also heard/read it can temperarily speed up your metabolism
What portion of the central nervous system is responsible for controlling body temperature water balance and sleep?
The brain controls body temperature, water balance, and sleep.
Why does the body raise your temperature when you have a fever?
Your body temperature rises to fight off infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause diseases have a limited temperature window in which they can "live". By raising the temperature, the body can often kill off an infection.
Is the fever a signal the body is fighting something and needs help or is the fever itself is a defence mechanism that will fight the virus?
A fever is a defense mechanism itself that tries to kill the invading bacteria by raising body temperature to an inhospitable temperature.
What is hypothalamus responsible for?
The hypothalamus is located in the brain. It is responsible for the production of hormones. These hormones regulate certain bodily functions such as thirst, hunger, sleep and body temperature.
