When a Patient is Experiencing a Fever, the ____________ Resets

Question

When a patient is experiencing a fever, the ____________ resets the body's temperature set point.
A)Brain
B)Hypothalamus
C)Adrenal gland
D)Pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature by maintaining a core temperature set point. When the body detects a foreign invader such as a virus or bacteria, the hypothalamus receives signals to raise the body's temperature to create a less hospitable environment for the invader. This process results in a fever.