When body temperature rises, the hypothalamus initiates the following physiological responses: (1) vasodilation of surface blood vessels to increase heat flow to the skin, and (2) release of sweat by sweat glands to cool the skin through evaporation. These responses continue until the body temperature returns to normal.

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  Homeostasis and Feedback Loops | Anatomy and Physiology I

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