BRAINCAKEThe Hypothalamus
There are two thermoregulatory centres in the hypothalamus: the heat loss centre and the heat gain centre.
The heat loss centre is activated when the temperature of blood flowing through the hypothalamus increases. Impulses are sent to the skin and muscles through the autonomic nervous system.
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Key terms in this lesson
- effector
- A muscle or gland that brings about a response to a nerve impulse or hormone.
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