Kimberlie's core temperature has increased. As a result,
A) all temperature-sensitive neurons in her POA will increase their firing rates.
B) all temperature-sensitive neurons in her POA will decrease their firing rates.
C) warm-sensitive neurons will increase their firing rates, while cold-sensitive and temperature-insensitive neurons will maintain a steady rate of firing.
D) warm-sensitive neurons will inhibit cold-sensitive neurons, while temperature-insensitive neurons will not change.

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Warm-sensitive neurons in the preoptic area (POA) of the hypothalamus inhibit cold-sensitive neurons when the core temperature increases, while temperature-insensitive neurons remain unaffected by changes in temperature.

Kimberlie's Core Temperature Has Increased. as a Result