If the set point of the hypothalamus were to suddenly rise to 40°C (as in the induction phase of a fever),what would the initial response of the body be?

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When the set point of the hypothalamus rises, the body initiates a response to increase its temperature to meet the new set point. This response can include shivering, which causes muscles to contract and generate heat as a byproduct. Therefore, the initial response of the body would be B, muscles contract to cause shivering.

If the Set Point of the Hypothalamus Were to Suddenly