When the hypothalamus detects a rise in body temperature, it triggers mechanisms like increased blood flow to the skin and perspiration, whereas a drop in temperature leads to reduced blood flow to the skin and muscle tremors.

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a). The hypothalamus regulates body temperature by initiating vasodilation and sweating to cool the body during high temperatures, and vasoconstriction and shivering to conserve heat during low temperatures.

When the hypothalamus detects a rise in body temperature, it triggers mechanisms like increased blood flow to the skin and perspiration, whereas a drop in temperature leads to reduced blood flow to the skin and muscle tremors.

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