Vander's Human Physiology
Vander's Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259903885
Author: WIDMAIER, Eric P., Vander, Arthur J.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Introduction: The homeostatic control of body temperature is called thermoregulation. Constant body temperature is maintained through the balance between heat gain and heat loss. These activities are coordinated by the heat-gain center and heat-loss center in the pre-optic area of the hypothalamus.

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