In response to a decrease in body temperature, the __________ initiates the release of norepinephrine, which increases the rate of cellular metabolism.
A) cerebrum
B) posterior hypothalamus
C) anterior hypothalamus
D) medial hypothalamus

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The posterior hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature and initiates physiological responses to decrease or increase body temperature. In response to a decrease in body temperature, it releases norepinephrine, which increases the rate of cellular metabolism, generating heat to raise body temperature.

In Response to a Decrease in Body Temperature, the __________