Which of the following would be most likely to occur if the sweat glands failed to be activated in response to an increased body temperature as shown in the figure?
A) The body temperature would continue to increase.
B) The body temperature would decrease.
C) The signal to the control center that the set point had been exceeded would stop being sent.
D) The signal from the control center to the blood vessels and sweat glands would stop being sent.
E) The blood vessels would constrict.

Question

Which of the following would be most likely to occur if the sweat glands failed to be activated in response to an increased body temperature as shown in the figure? 
A) The body temperature would continue to increase. 
B) The body temperature would decrease. 
C) The signal to the control center that the set point had been exceeded would stop being sent. 
D) The signal from the control center to the blood vessels and sweat glands would stop being sent. 
E) The blood vessels would constrict.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Activating sweat glands helps to cool down the body by evaporating sweat off the skin, which lowers body temperature. If the glands failed to activate in response to an increased body temperature, the body temperature would continue to increase as it would not have a method of cooling down.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Occur