Body temperature regulation (IMAGE)

Nagoya University

Body temperature regulation

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Neurons in the LPB (top) transmit temperature sensations to two forebrain regions (bottom) to drive behaviors for body temperature regulation. This mechanism likely generates the emotions of comfort and discomfort that drive the behaviors.

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Department of Integrative Physiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine

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