Which of the following would be stimulated by a rise in a mammal's hypothalamic temperature?
A) Increased metabolic heat production
B) Resetting of the thermostat to a higher setting
C) Dilation of blood vessels in the skin
D) Overall increase in body temperature
E) Initiation of shivering movements

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A rise in the hypothalamic temperature would lead to the body trying to dissipate excess heat, which includes mechanisms such as dilation of blood vessels in the skin to increase heat loss.

Which of the Following Would Be Stimulated by a Rise