Chapter 16, Problem 9PI

Summary Introduction

To determine: The organ systems that contribute to the fever-induced increase in body temperature, thereby illustrating the general principle of physiology of organ systems that are coordinated with each other.

Introduction: 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.