If an experimenter cools the preoptic area of an animal in a warm environment, the animal will:
A) shiver.
B) pant or sweat.
C) move to a colder environment.
D) decrease its preference for salty tastes.

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Cooling the preoptic area, which is involved in thermoregulation, can trigger shivering as the body attempts to generate heat in response to the perceived drop in temperature.

If an Experimenter Cools the Preoptic Area of an Animal