Cells in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus monitor which temperatures?
A)internal organs
B)their own and the skin
C)differences between the arteries and veins
D)differences between internal organs and the skin

Question

​Cells in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus monitor which temperatures?
A)internal organs
B)their own and the skin​
C)differences between the arteries and veins​
D)differences between internal organs and the skin​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cells in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus monitor the temperature of their own body (core temperature) as well as the temperature of the skin. This helps to maintain the body's internal temperature within a narrow range (homeostasis).

​Cells in the Preoptic Area of the Hypothalamus Monitor Which

Cells in the Preoptic Area of the Hypothalamus Monitor Which