Which of the following would cause a decrease in the hypothalamic temperature set point for metabolic heat production?
A) Entering a cold environment
B) Taking an aspirin when you have a fever
C) Arousing from hibernation
D) Getting an infection that causes a fever
E) Cooling the hypothalamus

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Aspirin is an antipyretic, which means it reduces fever by lowering the hypothalamic set point for body temperature, thus decreasing metabolic heat production.

Which of the Following Would Cause a Decrease in the Hypothalamic