thermoregulatory center (biothermostat)

Introduction

Thermoregulatory center within the hypothalamus.

Regulation by cyclo-oxygenase

• PGE2 may be most important prostaglandin

Resetting of the thermostat my result in:

• hyperthermia
  • fever
• hypothermia

Additional terms

• fever
• hyperthermia (pyrexia)
• hypothermia