When body temperature increases above the normal range, thermoreceptors in the skin and hypothalamus detect the increase in body temperature. The heat ^-loss center of the hypothalamus is activated, which sends signals to blood vessels and sweat glands. In response, blood vessels in the skin dilate and sweat glands release sweat. Determine the part of this
Negative feedback loop that serves as the effector(s) .

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The effectors in a negative feedback loop are the components that carry out the response to bring the system back to its set point. In this case, the blood vessels and sweat glands act as effectors by dilating and releasing sweat to lower body temperature.

When Body Temperature Increases Above the Normal Range, Thermoreceptors in the Skin