When a person's hypothalamic thermostat is set to a higher level and the actual body temperature is below that level, the person may ________.

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When the hypothalamic thermostat is set at a higher level and the actual body temperature is below that level, the person may shiver. Shivering helps to generate heat and increase the body's temperature to match the set point of the thermostat. Panting, vasodilation of skin vessels, and heavy perspiration are mechanisms used to cool down the body when the hypothalamic thermostat is set at a lower level than the actual body temperature.

When a Person's Hypothalamic Thermostat Is Set to a Higher