Regulation of Body Temperature and Metabolism

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What part of the brain regulates body temperature?

Hypothalamus.

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What is the average range of normal body temperature?

97.7 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is considered a fever?

A body temperature greater than 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What does the prefix 'pyro-' mean?

Fire.

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What does the prefix 'A-' mean in 'apyrexia'?

Without.

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Define metabolism in the context of body temperature.

A process of chemical and physical change in the body that produces heat.