Which of the following is not a function of an effector in the homeostatic regulation of temperature in mammals?
A) constriction of skin blood vessels to decrease heat loss
B) shivering to generate heat in muscles
C) comparing sensory input to the set point
D) stimulating sweat glands to increase evaporation
E) both A and D

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Comparing sensory input to the set point is not a function of an effector, but rather a function of the integrator (such as the hypothalamus) in the homeostatic regulation of temperature in mammals. Effector functions involve directly changing physiological processes to maintain the set point, such as constricting blood vessels or stimulating sweat glands.

Which of the Following Is Not a Function of an Effector