Which of the following statements best describes how the hypothalamus regulates body temperature?
A. It stimulates blood vessels to constrict to cool down the body.
B. It stimulates blood vessels to dilate to help the body warm up.
C. It activates shivering to cool down the body.
D. It activates sweat glands to cool down the body.
When your body is too hot, the hypothalamus cools down the body by activating your sweat glands. When your body is too cold, the hypothalamus makes your muscles shiver which creates warmth.
D, when you overheat your body works as a air conditioner, when it’s windy “more oxygen forcing into the pores of your skin” you will cool down a lot faster.
