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Health Assess. PP32
Vital Signs-Potter & Perry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is thermoregulation? | The balance between heat lost and heat produced. |
| What must happen for the body temperature to stay constant? | Body mechanisms must maintain the relationship between heat production and heat loss. This relationship is regulated by neurological and cardiovascular mechanisms. |
| What does the hypothalamus do? | Controls the body temperature in the same way that a thermostat works in the home. |