Chapter 20, Problem 14RQ

Stimulation of the heat-loss center causes ________. blood vessels in the skin to constrict breathing to become slow and shallow sweat glands to increase their output All of the above

Figure 33.23 When bacteria are destroyed by leuckocytes, pyrogens are released into the blood. Pyrogens reset the body’s thermostat to a higher temperature, resulting in fever. How might pyrogens cause the body temperature to rise?

What is the position of the body when it is in the normal anatomical position? The person is prone with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides. The person is standing facing the observer, with upper limbs extended out at a ninety-degree angle from the torso and lower limbs in a wide stance with feet pointing laterally. The person is supine with upper limbs, including palms, touching sides and lower limbs touching at sides. None of the above