An example of effectors' roles in homeostatic responses is observable when
A)an increase in body temperature results from shivering.
B)an increase in body temperature results from exercise.
C)the rising sun causes an increase in body temperature in a stationary animal.
D)an increase in body temperature resulting from fever.
E)a decrease in body temperature resulting from shock.

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Effectors are components in homeostatic systems that bring about responses to return the system to its set point. Shivering is an effector response that generates heat to increase body temperature when it drops below normal.

An Example of Effectors' Roles in Homeostatic Responses Is Observable