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What regulates body temperature in humans?

The hypothalamus gland, located at the base of the brain, controls internal body temperature. This gland responds to sensory signals from temperature receptors in the skin and deep inside the body. The hypothalamus establishes a "set point" for the internal body temperature, then constantly compares this with its own actual temperature. If the two temperatures do not match, the hypothalamus activates temperature-decreasing or temperature-increasing procedures until the temperatures are equalized.

Sources: Guyton, Arthur C. Textbook of Medical Physiology, 8th ed., p. 802; Selkurt, Ewald E. ogy, 5th ed., p. 169.

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