Temperature-insensitive neurons in the hypothalamus
A) play no role in the maintenance of core temperature.
B) increase their firing rate when temperature reaches a set point.
C) maintain a fairly steady firing rate.
D) increase their firing rate when core temperature increases.

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Temperature-insensitive neurons in the hypothalamus are not impacted by changes in core temperature and their firing rate remains fairly steady. Therefore, option C is correct and options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Temperature-Insensitive Neurons in the Hypothalamus