To regulate body temperature when hot, the hypothalamus triggers sweating via the integumentary system, increases blood flow to the skin via the circulatory system, and encourages heat-releasing behaviors.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Institute of Human Anatomy
  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• circulatory system concept
• hypothalamus concept
• integumentary system concept