Notice that the person described in the flowchart is shivering, even though his body temperature is at the normal set point = 37°C.  why he is shivering.

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 Notice that the person described in the flowchart is shivering, even though his body temperature is at the normal set point = 37°C.  why he is shivering.

Body
temperature
is 37°C.
Cells that are fighting an infection release a chemical
signal that is carried by the blood to the temperature
control center. This chemical signal increases the set
point for temperature regulation to ~39°C (102°F).
Temperature control center detects that body
temperature is below the new set point.
More heat generated,
so body warms.
Body temperature increases
to the higher set point.
Shivering
Transcribed Image Text:Body temperature is 37°C. Cells that are fighting an infection release a chemical signal that is carried by the blood to the temperature control center. This chemical signal increases the set point for temperature regulation to ~39°C (102°F). Temperature control center detects that body temperature is below the new set point. More heat generated, so body warms. Body temperature increases to the higher set point. Shivering
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