When the mammalian brain compares the actual temperature of the body to the preferred temperature of the body,which general component is being used?
A)sensor
B)effector
C)integrator
D)stimulating sweat glands to increase evaporation
E)both constriction of skin blood vessels to decrease heat loss and stimulation of sweat glands to increase evaporation

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The component being used to compare the body's actual temperature to its preferred temperature is the integrator. This is because the integrator, which is typically located in the hypothalamus, receives signals from temperature sensors throughout the body and makes adjustments to activate effectors (such as sweat glands or muscles that control blood vessel constriction/dilation) to attempt to bring the body closer to its preferred temperature.

When the Mammalian Brain Compares the Actual Temperature of the Body