A Set-Point in Temperature Regulation: Analogy or Reality,

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Abstract:

A temperature regulator may be defined as an organism that can activate appropriate behavioral and autonomic responses which minimize deviations of the core temperature from an optimal temperature for some or all of the body functions. This definition does not specify the precision of the regulator it does not specify the optimal temperature nor does it specify that regulation occur at all times during the life of the organism. The definition does imply that there exists some mechanism for comparing body temperature with optimal temperature. If the difference is plus, i.e. body temperature greater than optimal temperature, at least one response can be made to reduce the body temperature. Likewise, if the difference is minus, at least one response can be activated to increase the body temperature. This theory is explored by the author.

Author(s):
Hamel, H. T.
Author Organization(s):
SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY LA JOLLA CALIF PHYSIOLOGICAL RESEARCH LAB
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the International Symposium on Bioenergetics and Temperature Regulation in Dublin Jul 71.
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AMRL-TR-74-66
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-69-C-1024
Task Number(s):
716414
Project Number(s):
AF-7164
Monitor Series:
TR-74-66
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Body temperature, Central nervous system, Physiology, Neural nets, Exercise(Physiology)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology
Keyword(s):
*Thermoregulation, Hypothalamus, Neurophysiology
Report Date:
1974 Apr 30