Chapter 16, Problem C.5RQ

Summary Introduction

To summarize: The sequence of events leading to a fever and to contrast this to the sequence leading to hyperthermia during exercise.

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.