Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 5

Briefly discuss the role of the hypothalamus in temperature regulation. How do the anterior hypothalamus and posterior hypothalamus differ in function?

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Hypothalamus of brain is called the thermostat of the body. It is mainly involved in temperature regulation. Hypothalamus has two regions, the anterior and the posterior regions. While anterior hypothalamus deals with increases in body heat, posterior hypothalamus reacts to the decrease in body temperatures. Hypothalamus has receptors that receive sensory information from both skin and the core.